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Overview |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 782 students)
Oberlin vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Hollins College?
- Oberlin College is 54.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Oberlin than Hollins University ($63,700.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Oberlin ($23,444 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 23% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,400 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($34,404 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 233 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Oberlin (33%)
Oberlin vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Hollins University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,600)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/