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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Roanoke College BC SU University of Lynchburg| Hollins University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Longwood University?
- Hollins University is 361% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Hollins College than Longwood University ($40,350.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Longwood University ($21,207 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 4.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,318 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 244.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($35,635 vs. $10,332)
Hollins College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 139 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Longwood University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,600)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University 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/