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Overview |
Pitt | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 803 students)
Pitt vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 104.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Hollins College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,350.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Pitt ($21,207 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 21% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,360 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 226.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($35,635 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 148 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Hollins University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $22,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $35,600)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/