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Overview |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 610 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster-mo.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,248 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,248 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,768 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,039 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,051 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,544 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | 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 |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,437 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Westminster 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
- Hollins University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 610 students)
Westminster College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Hollins College than Westminster College ($40,350.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Westminster College ($21,207 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 27.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,762 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 61.7% larger than aid received Westminster College ($35,635 vs. $22,039)
Westminster College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 40 points higher than at Westminster College (1084)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Westminster College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is the same as at Hollins University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $35,600)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $563 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,437 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/