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Overview |
Florida Southern | Rollins | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | 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 Southern College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 3,029 students)
Florida Southern vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Rollins than Florida Southern College ($56,110.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Rollins ($27,324 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 25.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,400 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($35,837 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Rollins (50%)
Florida Southern vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Southern.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Florida Southern College (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Florida Southern 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/