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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 803 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Hollins College?
- Oglethorpe University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Hollins University ($43,710.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Hollins College ($20,094 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 3.9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,400 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,867 vs. $35,635)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 16 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Oglethorpe University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/