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IU Purdue Stetson University DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami| Rollins College | Butler University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rollins | Butler | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rollins | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Rollins | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Butler?
- Rollins College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Rollins than Butler University ($56,110.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than Butler ($35,317 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 2.1% lower than costs at Rollins College ($15,260 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($35,837 vs. $25,728)
Rollins vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Butler? 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 Butler and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Rollins College (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/