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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| The University of Tennessee | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1113/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Tennessee | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 803 students)
Tennessee vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 256.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Hollins College than The University of Tennessee ($40,350.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Tennessee ($21,207 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 23.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,150 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 236.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($35,635 vs. $10,593)
Tennessee vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 90 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is the same as at Hollins University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $20,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $35,600)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/