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Overview |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or VMI?
- Hollins University is 312.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Hollins College than Virginia Military Institute ($40,350.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Hollins College ($18,129 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 40.2% lower than costs at Hollins University ($10,674 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 86.5% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($35,635 vs. $19,111)
Hollins College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 15 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
Hollins College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or VMI? 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 VMI and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Hollins University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $26,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $35,600)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/