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Overview |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or University of Lynchburg?
- Hollins University is 17% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Hollins College than University of Lynchburg ($40,350.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than University of Lynchburg ($21,207 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 14.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,060 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 47.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($35,635 vs. $24,138)
Hollins College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 110 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than University of Lynchburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $10,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,600)
- University of Lynchburg and Hollins College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Hollins College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/