Hollins College vs. Mary Washington College

Hollins University vs. University of Mary Washington comparison

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Overview	Hollins College	Mary Washington College
Location	Roanoke, VA	Fredericksburg, VA
Setting	Midsize Suburban	Small Suburban
Enrollment	803	3,757
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking		#283
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	hollins.edu	umw.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Mary Washington is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 803 students)

Hollins College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Mary Washington College?

• Hollins University is 351.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $8,938.00)
• Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Hollins College than University of Mary Washington ($40,350.00 vs. $25,858.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Mary Washington College ($21,207 vs. $21,863)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 23.7% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,090 vs. $14,960)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 293.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($35,635 vs. $9,046)

Hollins College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Hollins College .

• The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 14 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
• Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
• Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
• Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)

Hollins College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Hollins College or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Hollins College.

• The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Hollins University (71% vs. 63%)
• Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $19,900 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $35,600)
• University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
• Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
• More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/