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Stetson University UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU Eckerd College USF Main Campus Valencia College St. Leo University CofC| Jacksonville University | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Rollins | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
JU | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
JU | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
JU | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,029 students)
JU vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 28.9% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Rollins than Jacksonville University ($56,110.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Rollins ($26,943 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 2.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($15,580 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 12% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($35,837 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Rollins (50%)
JU vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Jacksonville University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $51,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,000)
- JU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU 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/