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Overview |
Hollins College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hollins College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Roanoke 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Roanoke College?
- Hollins University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Hollins College than Roanoke College ($40,350.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Roanoke College ($21,207 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 2.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,960 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,176 vs. $35,635)
Hollins College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 32 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Hollins College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Hollins University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $35,600)
- Roanoke College and Hollins College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Hollins College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/