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Wesley College Roanoke College Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Mason Ohio State University-Marion Campus MICA UVA| Ohio Wesleyan University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 803 students)
OWU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Hollins College?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at OWU than Hollins University ($49,262.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than OWU ($21,207 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 8.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,745 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,757 vs. $35,635)
OWU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University and OWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hollins University and OWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/