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Overview |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1113/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 803 students)
McKendree University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 26% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Hollins College than McKendree University ($40,350.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than McKendree University ($21,207 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 29.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,590 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 47.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($35,635 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 118 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Hollins 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 Hollins College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than McKendree University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $35,600)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/