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Roanoke College Mason MICA UVA HSC- Hampden-Sydney WCU JMU Virginia Tech University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW Meredith ASU| Warren Wilson College | Hollins University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 797 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,300 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,300 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,913 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,670 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 732 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 3, 2026 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | 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
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (797 students vs. 782 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $39,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Hollins College than Warren Wilson College ($41,350.00 vs. $39,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Warren Wilson ($23,444 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 22.1% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,610 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 34% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($34,404 vs. $25,670)
Warren Wilson vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 4 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Warren Wilson vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Warren Wilson College (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hollins University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/