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Overview |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or JMU?
- Hollins University is 425.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Hollins College than James Madison University ($40,350.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Hollins College ($18,274 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 24.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,040 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 253.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($35,635 vs. $10,081)
Hollins College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 10 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or JMU? 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 JMU and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Hollins University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $35,600)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/