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Overview |
Earlham | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- Hollins University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Hollins College?
- Earlham College is 22% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Earlham than Hollins University ($49,218.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Earlham ($21,207 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 20.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,448 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Hollins University ($37,303 vs. $35,635)
Earlham vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Earlham vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Hollins University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,600)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/