Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wake Forest | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wake Forest | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $41,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Hollins College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Hollins College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Hollins College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Hollins College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 15% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 782 students)
Wake Forest vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Hollins College?
- Wake Forest University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Wake Forest than Hollins University ($63,608.00 vs. $41,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Wake Forest ($23,444 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hollins University are 15.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,400 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 60.1% larger than aid received Hollins University ($55,090 vs. $34,404)
Wake Forest vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Wake Forest .
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Hollins University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $41,600 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $35,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest 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/