Hollins University vs. Hampden-Sydney College (HSC)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Old Dominion Athletic Conference

  • Both Hollins University and Hampden-Sydney College (HSC) are private.
  • Both schools are located in Virginia.
  • HSC has more expensive tuition of $52,388 than Hollins University ($42,260).
  • Hollins University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.38% than HSC (55.05%).
  • Hollins University has higher SAT scores of 1,195 than HSC (1,160).
  • HSC is larger with 846 students than Hollins University (803 students).
Hollins University

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#176 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#15 in Virginia
Rankings#63 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#10 in Virginia
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Roanoke, VALocationHampden-Sydney, VA
Hollins CollegeKnown asHSC
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Baccalaureate College - Arts & SciencesCarnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Tuition & Fees
$42,260Undergraduate$52,388
$18,785Graduate
$35,602Financial Aid$34,975
Admission
$40Application Fee
48.38%Acceptance Rate55.05%
11.27%Yield15.86%
1,195 SAT, 27 ACTTest Scores1,160 SAT, 26 ACT
Student Population
803Total Students846
691Undergraduate846
112Graduate0
71Online Enrollment
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
65%Graduation Rate75%
Transfer-out Rate7%
68%Retention Rate81%
$37,900Average Earning after Graduation$59,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 687)
$9,080 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,100)
✔ (19 meals per week)
$5,880 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
Faculties and Staffs
8 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
81 Full-time
52 Part-time
Number of Faculties101 Full-time
10 Part-time
252 Full-time
70 Part-time
Number of Staffs331 Full-time
13 Part-time
$60,272 for Faculties
$52,270 Part-time
Average Salary$74,290 for Faculties
$55,976 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023