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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Lafayette College | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 803 students)
Lafayette College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Hollins College?
- Lafayette College is 44% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Lafayette College than Hollins University ($58,110.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Lafayette College ($21,207 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 15.9% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,960 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($35,635 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 170 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College 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 Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Hollins University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $45,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $35,600)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/