Hollins University vs Washington and Lee

Hollins University and Washington and Lee University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Hollins, a private women's college, fosters a close-knit community with a focus on liberal arts and sciences. Washington and Lee, a private coeducational university, emphasizes a rigorous liberal arts curriculum and pre-professional programs. With Hollins boasting a higher acceptance rate and a more diverse student body, and Washington and Lee offering a wider range of popular majors and higher graduation rates, the choice between these two universities hinges on individual preferences and academic aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table to discern which university aligns best with your unique educational goals and aspirations.

	Hollins University	Washington and Lee University
Overview
Location	Roanoke, Virginia	Lexington, Virginia
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	96.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	74.7%	18.8%
Application fees	$40	$60
SAT range	N/A	1410 - 1530
ACT range	N/A	32 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		26.0%
Students submitting ACT score		32.0%
Total number of applicants	3,093	6,621
Total number of admissions given out	2,311	1,248
Admitted students who chose to enroll	234	484
Yield rate	10.1%	38.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,640	$80,300
Average net price	$23,825	$26,063
Tuition	$39,360	$58,260
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,900 Meal plan: $5,760	Room/dormitory: $8,600 Meal plan: $7,670
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $33,997	56.0% Average amount $51,537
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $5,409	13.0% Average amount $4,878
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $11,453	6.0% Average amount $25,474

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	713 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	1,857 Men 48.7% Women 51.3%
Graduate students	142 Men 28.9% Women 71.1%	381 Men 48.8% Women 51.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	81.2%
International students	7.7%	5.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	667	1,520
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Virginia North Carolina Texas New York Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Education Social Sciences History	Legal Profession Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	58.7%	93.6%
Dropout rate	41.3%	6.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $32,950 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,495 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $27,617 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,470 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,862 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: N/A Dance (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $29,840 Year 2: $45,529 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,231 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $85,103 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $63,586 Year 2: $72,642 Year 3: $83,304 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,449 Year 3: $79,551 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $69,951 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,643 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $68,713 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $54,059 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,231 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $45,285 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $91,744 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,593 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A

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