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Overview |
Wagner College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Wagner College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wagner 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
- Wagner College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 782 students)
Wagner College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Hollins College?
- Wagner College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Wagner College than Hollins University ($50,200.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Wagner College ($23,444 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 1.3% lower than costs at Wagner College ($15,400 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 2.7% larger than aid received Hollins University ($35,322 vs. $34,404)
Wagner College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Wagner College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner 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 Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Hollins University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $28,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $35,600)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College 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/