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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Stetson University Florida UCF Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Flagler IIT University of Dayton Miami| Florida Institute of Technology | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,029 students)
Florida Tech vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Rollins than Florida Institute of Technology ($56,110.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Rollins ($30,752 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 24.2% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,546 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($35,837 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Rollins (50%)
Florida Tech vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech 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 Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $11,000 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- Rollins graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/