- Both Southern Virginia University (SVU) and Hollins University are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Hollins University has more expensive tuition of $42,260 than SVU ($20,040).
- Hollins University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.38% than SVU (56.16%).
- Hollins University has higher SAT scores of 1,195 than SVU (1,080).
- SVU is larger with 1,053 students than Hollins University (803 students).
| Southern Virginia University View More Rivals | Hollins University View More Rivals | |
| #201 in Liberal Arts Colleges #32 in Virginia | Rankings | #176 in Liberal Arts Colleges #15 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Buena Vista, VA | Location | Roanoke, VA |
SVU| Known as | Hollins College | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,040 | Undergraduate | $42,260 |
| Graduate | $18,785 | |
| $11,482 | Financial Aid | $35,602 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 56.16% | Acceptance Rate | 48.38% |
| 63.65% | Yield | 11.27% |
| 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,195 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,053 | Total Students | 803 |
| 1,053 | Undergraduate | 691 |
| 0 | Graduate | 112 |
| Online Enrollment | 71 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $39,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 623) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 687) $9,080 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,880 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 65 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 81 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| 199 Full-time 43 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 252 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| $55,043 for Faculties $52,234 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,272 for Faculties $52,270 Part-time |