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Overview |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 803 students)
Villanova vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or Hollins College?
- Villanova University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Villanova than Hollins University ($60,768.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Villanova ($21,207 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 7.5% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,960 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Hollins University ($42,834 vs. $35,635)
Villanova vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 202 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova 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 Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Hollins University (90% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $49,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $35,600)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/