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Overview |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 782 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,350 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,350 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,444 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,404 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,992 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,120 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,711 students vs. 782 students)
Hollins College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or VWC?
- Hollins University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Hollins College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($41,350.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Hollins College ($21,862 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 33.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,513 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,404 vs. $29,360)
Hollins College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 142 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Hollins College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or VWC? 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 VWC and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,600)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Hollins College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Hollins College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/