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Overview |
WCU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
WCU | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WCU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 803 students)
WCU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 3,935% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 707% higher at Hollins College than Western Carolina University ($40,350.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Hollins College ($13,022 vs. $21,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 33.9% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,173 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 687.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($35,635 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 92 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
WCU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Western Carolina University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,600)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($22,010 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/