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Overview |
SU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 1113/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
SU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
SU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 803 students)
SU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Hollins College?
- Southwestern University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at SU than Hollins University ($48,450.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than SU ($21,207 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 21.6% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,300 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($35,635 vs. $30,609)
SU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 44 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming SU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SU (3.5)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or Hollins College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hollins College and SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Hollins University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $35,600)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/