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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 782 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Hollins College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Hollins University ($45,660.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Mount St. Mary's University ($23,444 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 4.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,750 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,632 vs. $34,404)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 111 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Hollins University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $35,600)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/