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Overview |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 803 students)
UTC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 404.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Hollins College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($40,350.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Hollins College ($14,417 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 57.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($9,500 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 282.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($35,635 vs. $9,309)
UTC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UTC .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 37 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
UTC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC 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 UTC.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $5,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/