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Overview |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,013 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,300 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,300 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,190 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,134 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,713 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,796 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1360 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 3,013 students)
Rollins vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Ithaca College?
- Rollins College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($58,300.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Rollins than Ithaca College ($58,300.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Rollins ($34,297 vs. $37,134)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 1% lower than costs at Rollins College ($16,030 vs. $16,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Rollins College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 12% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($35,713 vs. $31,876)
Rollins vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Rollins .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Rollins (40.6%)
Rollins vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Rollins College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/