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Overview |
Rollins | ONU | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Rollins | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Rollins | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 3,015 students)
Rollins vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or ONU?
- Rollins College is 58.1% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Rollins than Ohio Northern University ($56,110.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Rollins ($27,398 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 20.8% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,900 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Rollins College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 47.9% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($35,837 vs. $24,235)
Rollins vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or ONU? 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 ONU and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Ohio Northern University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/