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Overview |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Bethel University?
- Rollins College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Rollins than Bethel University ($56,110.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Rollins ($29,915 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 35.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,490 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($35,837 vs. $24,586)
Rollins vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Rollins College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/