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Overview |
Rollins | CofC | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rollins | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Rollins | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or CofC?
- Rollins College is 348.2% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Rollins than College of Charleston ($56,110.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Rollins ($21,120 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 20% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,986 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 277.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($35,837 vs. $9,499)
Rollins vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or CofC? 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 CofC and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than College of Charleston (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $5,400 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/