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Overview |
Westminster | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminstercollege.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,832 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,832 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,068 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,787 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,205 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1166/1373 | 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Westminster | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Westminster | 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
- Westminster College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,280 students vs. 803 students)
Westminster vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Hollins College than Westminster College ($40,350.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Westminster ($21,207 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 35.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,024 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 28.2% larger than aid received Westminster College ($35,635 vs. $27,787)
Westminster vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Westminster .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1124) is the same at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Westminster vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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.
- The graduation rate at Westminster is higher than Hollins University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $35,600)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Westminster 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/