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Overview |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rollins College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 3,026 students)
Rollins vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Arcadia?
- Rollins College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Rollins than Arcadia University ($56,110.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Rollins ($29,692 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 13.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($13,720 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Rollins College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($35,837 vs. $30,934)
Rollins vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Arcadia University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,400)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/