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Overview |
Youngstown State | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 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 | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 803 students)
Youngstown State vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 287.6% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.7% higher at Hollins College than Youngstown State University ($40,350.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Hollins College ($11,900 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 49.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,016 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 367% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($35,635 vs. $7,631)
Youngstown State vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 143 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Youngstown State (3.51)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Youngstown State vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Youngstown State University (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Youngstown State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Youngstown State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/