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Overview |
Hollins College | WLC | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hollins College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or WLC?
- Hollins University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Hollins College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($40,350.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than WLC ($21,207 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 31.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,380 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($35,635 vs. $23,128)
Hollins College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 23 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or WLC? 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 WLC and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is the same as at Wisconsin Lutheran College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,600)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/