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Roanoke College WLC Mason MICA UVA HSC- Hampden-Sydney JMU Virginia Tech Meredith Sweet Briar College Washington and Lee| Bethany Lutheran College | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BLC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
BLC | 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
- Bethany Lutheran College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (830 students vs. 803 students)
BLC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Hollins College than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,350.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Hollins College ($18,525 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 80.9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($8,270 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($35,635 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 50 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC 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 BLC.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bethany Lutheran College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $35,600)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/