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Overview |
Emmanuel College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,448 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,448 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,273 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,956 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,786 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 4,611 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1310 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | 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
- Emmanuel College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,012 students vs. 803 students)
Emmanuel College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or Hollins College?
- Emmanuel College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Emmanuel College than Hollins University ($44,448.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Emmanuel College ($21,207 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 11.8% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($14,960 vs. $16,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 19% larger than aid received Emmanuel College ($35,635 vs. $29,956)
Emmanuel College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Emmanuel College (3.6)
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Emmanuel College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel College 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 Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is the same as at Hollins University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Emmanuel College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Emmanuel College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/