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Overview |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Colchester, VT | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,399 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcvt.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,640 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,640 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,995 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,700 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,162 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,626 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,236 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | 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 |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Michael's College | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 803 students)
Saint Michael's College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Michael's College or Hollins College?
- Saint Michael's College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Hollins University ($47,640.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Saint Michael's College ($21,207 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 0.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,960 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Hollins University ($37,162 vs. $35,635)
Saint Michael's College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Michael's College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Saint Michael's College .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
Saint Michael's College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Hollins University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Hollins College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College 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/