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Overview |
Gordon College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,628 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,010 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,010 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,483 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,280 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1086/1313 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gordon College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,628 students vs. 803 students)
Gordon College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Hollins College than Gordon College ($40,350.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Gordon College ($21,207 vs. $24,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 23.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,150 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 134.7% larger than aid received Gordon College ($35,635 vs. $15,181)
Gordon College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Gordon College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 12 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming Gordon College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Gordon College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than Hollins University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Gordon College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and Gordon College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and Gordon College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/