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Overview |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Westminster College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 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
- Westminster College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,211 students vs. 803 students)
Westminster College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Hollins College than Westminster College ($40,350.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Westminster College ($21,207 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 25.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,900 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Westminster College ($35,635 vs. $30,252)
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 96 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- 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 higher than Hollins University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Westminster College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Westminster College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College 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/