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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| George Mason University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 803 students)
Mason vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 311.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Hollins College than George Mason University ($40,350.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Hollins College ($18,479 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 14% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,120 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 231.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($35,635 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 29 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Mason students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Mason vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason 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 Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Hollins University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $35,600)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/