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SCAD Roanoke College UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon Mason MICA UVA| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNCSA | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 803 students)
UNCSA vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 521.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Hollins College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($40,350.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Hollins College ($11,251 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 16% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,902 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 227.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,635 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 16 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/