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Overview |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 803 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hollins.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,350 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,350 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,207 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,635 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,371 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1298 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hollins College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 803 students)
Hollins College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hollins College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Hollins University ($60,590.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Washington and Lee ($21,207 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 13.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,960 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Hollins University ($55,567 vs. $35,635)
Hollins College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hollins College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Hollins College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 271 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Hollins College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hollins College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Hollins College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Hollins University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $53,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $35,600)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/