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Overview |
Rollins | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Rollins | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | |||
| 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 | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rollins College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 2,137 students)
Rollins vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Rollins for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $56,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Dickinson College than Rollins College ($60,776.00 vs. $56,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than Dickinson College ($35,317 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 2.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,580 vs. $15,938)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College as Dickinson College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Rollins College ($39,554 vs. $35,837)
Rollins vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Rollins .
- Rollins has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Rollins vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Rollins College (84% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/