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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 40% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 803 students)
George Washington vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Hollins College?
- George Washington University is 53.9% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at George Washington than Hollins University ($62,110.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than George Washington ($21,207 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 5.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,960 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 1.1% larger than aid received George Washington University ($35,635 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 170 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Hollins University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $44,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $35,600)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/