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RIT Stetson University St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College Flagler UVM Middlebury Babson| Rollins College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,013 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,300 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,300 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,190 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,134 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,713 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,796 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1360 | 1198/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Clarkson | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,013 students)
Rollins vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Clarkson?
- Rollins College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($58,300.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Rollins than Clarkson University ($58,300.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Rollins ($33,192 vs. $37,134)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 5.1% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,190 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Rollins College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Rollins College ($43,097 vs. $35,713)
Rollins vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Rollins (40.6%)
Rollins vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Rollins College (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/