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University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC Mason CNU MICA UVA Randolph-Macon| Bridgewater College | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 803 students)
BC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Hollins College than Bridgewater College ($40,350.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Hollins College ($19,332 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 8.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,830 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($35,635 vs. $34,142)
BC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 90 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
BC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Bridgewater College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/