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Overview |
Marietta College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 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 |
Marietta College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Marietta College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | 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
- Marietta College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 803 students)
Marietta College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Hollins College than Marietta College ($40,350.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Marietta College ($21,207 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 25.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,946 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Marietta College ($35,635 vs. $28,786)
Marietta College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 24 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Marietta College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta 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 Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Marietta College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Marietta College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Marietta College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/