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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Muhlenberg College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 803 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Hollins College?
- Muhlenberg College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than Hollins University ($57,270.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Muhlenberg College ($21,207 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 11.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,440 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Hollins University ($38,412 vs. $35,635)
Muhlenberg College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College 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 Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Hollins University (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $28,100 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $35,600)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College 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/