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Overview |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,191 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,671 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,012 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1340 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 782 students)
Union University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Hollins College than Union University ($41,350.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Union University ($23,444 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 26.6% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,166 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 20% larger than aid received Union University ($34,404 vs. $28,671)
Union University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 39 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Union University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Union University (47.2%)
Union University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University 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 Union University.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Union University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $35,600)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/