Rollins vs. Florida Poly

Comparable Facts

Compare Rollins College in Winter Park, FL with Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Florida on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Rollins College is larger than Florida Poly based on total student enrollment (3,046 students vs. 1,769 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Rollins College is located in Winter Park, FL (Large Suburban setting); Florida Polytechnic University is in Lakeland, Florida (Rural Fringe setting).
• Rollins College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Florida Polytechnic University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Rollins College 12:1; Florida Polytechnic University 17:1.

Rollins vs. Florida Poly Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Florida Poly? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Polytechnic University than Rollins ($13,016 vs. $39,201).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Polytechnic University are 13.9% lower than at Rollins College ($14,482 vs. $16,820).
• Rollins College is 1,126.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida Poly (about $55,640 more per year; $60,580.00 vs. $4,940.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 188.4% higher at Rollins than at Florida Polytechnic University (about $39,575 more per year; $60,580.00 vs. $21,005.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Florida Polytechnic University than at Rollins College (98% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 324.8% larger than aid received by Florida Polytechnic University students ($36,876 vs. $8,681).

Rollins vs. Florida Poly Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Florida Poly? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Florida Poly and Rollins.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Rollins College (1270) is 10 points higher than at Florida Poly (1260).
• Incoming Rollins students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 27) as students at Florida Poly (27).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Rollins College 1160/1370; Florida Polytechnic University 1170/1340.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Rollins College 25/30; Florida Polytechnic University 24/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Rollins - Test optional; Florida Poly - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Rollins Feb 1, 2027; Florida Poly Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Florida Poly students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rollins (3.5).
• Florida Poly has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Rollins (47.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.5% at Rollins vs. 20.2% at Florida Poly.

Rollins vs. Florida Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Rollins and Florida Poly? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Rollins College's six-year graduation rate is 70%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Florida Poly.
• Graduates from Rollins College have median earnings of about $51,600 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Florida Poly.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.