Hollins University vs Virginia State

Hollins University and Virginia State University, two distinct institutions of higher learning in Virginia, offer unique educational experiences to prospective students. Hollins, a private liberal arts college, boasts a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 68%, while Virginia State, a public land-grant university, offers a more open admissions policy with an acceptance rate of 78%. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with Hollins excelling in fields like psychology, English, and visual and performing arts, and Virginia State excelling in areas such as agriculture, business, and education. While Hollins maintains a predominantly female student body, Virginia State boasts a more balanced gender ratio. Additionally, Hollins graduates enjoy a higher graduation rate of 75% compared to Virginia State's 49%. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve deeper into the distinctions between these two esteemed institutions and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hollins University	Virginia State University
Overview
Location	Roanoke, Virginia	Petersburg, Virginia
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	74.7%	96.1%
Application fees	$40
SAT range	N/A	830 - 1040
ACT range	N/A	15 - 21
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	3,093	9,978
Total number of admissions given out	2,311	9,587
Admitted students who chose to enroll	234	920
Yield rate	10.1%	9.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,640	In state: $23,673 Out of state: $35,428
Average net price	$23,825	$16,770
Tuition	$39,360	In state: $5,540 Out of state: $16,542
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,900 Meal plan: $5,760	Room/dormitory: $6,744 Meal plan: $4,800
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $33,997	92.0% Average amount $11,499
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $5,409	90.0% Average amount $7,480
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $11,453	2.0% Average amount $3,092

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	713 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	3,899 Men 40.1% Women 59.9%
Graduate students	142 Men 28.9% Women 71.1%	401 Men 30.4% Women 69.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.9%
International students	7.7%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	667	2,360
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Virginia New York Maryland District of Columbia New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Education Social Sciences History	Business Psychology Education Communication and Journalism Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	58.7%	47.8%
Dropout rate	41.3%	25.1%
Transferred out	N/A	22.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $32,950 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,495 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $27,617 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,470 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,862 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: N/A Dance (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $29,840 Year 2: $45,529 Year 3: N/A	Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $60,198 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,564 Year 2: $32,382 Year 3: $41,446 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,514 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $40,545 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,671 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $39,545 Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,213 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $35,949 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,745 Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: $35,132 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,882 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $34,139 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,298 Year 2: $25,615 Year 3: $30,192 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,185 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $29,021 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,290 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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