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FIU FAU Stetson University Miami Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida UT USF Main Campus FGCU Flagler| Nova Southeastern University | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nova | Rollins | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,948 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nova.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nova | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,588 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,589 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,958 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Nova | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,789 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 12,726 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
Nova | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nova | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,100 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nova | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Nova | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Nova | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 3,029 students)
Nova vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nova or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Rollins than Nova Southeastern University ($56,110.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than Rollins ($29,589 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nova Southeastern University are 6.8% lower than costs at Rollins College ($14,588 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Nova Southeastern University ($35,837 vs. $23,958)
Nova vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nova or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or Nova .
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Rollins (50%)
Nova vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nova 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 Nova.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Nova Southeastern University (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,600)
- Nova Southeastern University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($25,100 vs. $26,000)
- Nova graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/