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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU Stetson University LSU Miami Clemson| Florida State University | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 3,029 students)
Florida State vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 1,295.1% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Rollins than Florida State University ($56,110.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Rollins ($14,003 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,592 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Florida State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 252.4% larger than aid received Florida State University ($35,837 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or Florida State .
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Rollins has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Rollins College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $200 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/