- Virginia State University (VSU) is a public school while Hollins University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Hollins University has more expensive tuition of $42,260 than VSU ($22,006).
- Hollins University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.38% than VSU (91.11%).
- Hollins University has higher SAT scores of 1,195 than VSU (910).
- VSU is larger with 4,648 students than Hollins University (803 students).
| Virginia State University View More Rivals | Hollins University View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #176 in Liberal Arts Colleges #15 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | Roanoke, VA |
VSU| Known as | Hollins College | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $42,260 |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,785 |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $35,602 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 48.38% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 11.27% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,195 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 803 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 691 |
| 348 | Graduate | 112 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 71 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 687) $9,080 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,880 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 81 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 252 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,272 for Faculties $52,270 Part-time |