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Overview |
St John's | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
St John's | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St John's | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
St John's | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 40% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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
- Hollins University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 12% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Hollins College than St John's College ($40,350.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than St John's ($21,207 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 4.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,270 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 49.9% larger than aid received St John's College ($35,635 vs. $23,775)
St John's vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Hollins University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and St John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and St John's graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/