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Overview |
Louisville | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Louisville | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 803 students)
Louisville vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 227.4% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Hollins College than University of Louisville ($40,350.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Hollins College ($19,327 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 40.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,668 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 191.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($35,635 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 35 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Louisville vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of Louisville (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $9,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,600)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/