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Overview |
Hollins College | WVU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hollins College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hollins College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or WVU?
- Hollins University is 331.1% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Hollins College than West Virginia University ($40,350.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Hollins College ($12,202 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 28.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,618 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 205% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($35,635 vs. $11,685)
Hollins College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 46 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or WVU? 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 WVU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than West Virginia University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/