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Overview |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Hope College | ||
| 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
- Hope College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Hope College?
- Rollins College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Rollins than Hope College ($56,110.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Rollins ($25,800 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 30.9% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,900 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 44% larger than aid received Hope College ($35,837 vs. $24,880)
Rollins vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Hope 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 Hope College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Rollins College (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,500)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/