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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 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 |
Widener University-Main Campus | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 803 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Hollins College?
- Widener University Main Campus is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Hollins University ($50,624.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Widener University-Main Campus ($21,207 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 1.6% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,960 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Widener University Main Campus ($35,635 vs. $32,412)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 92 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $23,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Widener University-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Widener University-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/