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Overview |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 803 students)
Elms College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Hollins College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($40,350.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Elms College ($21,207 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 0.9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,830 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 31.5% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($35,635 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 148 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Elms College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College 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 Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $10,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $35,600)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/