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Overview |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rollins College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Rollins than Eckerd College ($56,110.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than Eckerd College ($35,317 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 12.5% lower than costs at Rollins College ($13,854 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($35,837 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Rollins (50%)
Eckerd College vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Rollins? 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 Rollins and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Eckerd College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,400)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/