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Overview |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,490 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Randolph-Macon than Hollins University ($44,930.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Randolph-Macon ($21,207 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 10.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,510 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($35,635 vs. $30,787)
Hollins College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 26 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Randolph Macon College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,600)
- Randolph Macon College and Hollins College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Hollins College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/