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Overview |
Wofford College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wofford College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 803 students)
Wofford College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Hollins College?
- Wofford College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Wofford College than Hollins University ($49,760.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Wofford College ($21,207 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 0.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($14,920 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 1% larger than aid received Hollins University ($36,005 vs. $35,635)
Wofford College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 46 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Wofford College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Hollins College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford 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 Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Hollins University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $22,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $35,600)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/