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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Roanoke College Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Hollins College | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 803 students)
IWU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Hollins College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at IWU than Hollins University ($53,610.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than IWU ($21,207 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 20.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,418 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,614 vs. $35,635)
IWU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 125 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Hollins College? 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 Hollins College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Hollins University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/