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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU Stetson University University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami| Florida Atlantic University | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Rollins | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
FAU | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FAU | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $268 |
Diversity |
FAU | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
FAU | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 43% | ||
Campus |
FAU | 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
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 3,029 students)
FAU vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 2,124.8% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.4% higher at Rollins than Florida Atlantic University ($56,110.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Rollins ($9,711 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 24.3% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,536 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Florida Atlantic University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 246.8% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($35,837 vs. $10,334)
FAU vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or FAU .
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Rollins (50%)
FAU vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU 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 FAU.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Florida Atlantic University (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $5,400 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $9,139 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($16,861 vs. $26,000)
- FAU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/