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Overview |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Pacific?
- Rollins College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Rollins than Pacific University ($56,110.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Rollins ($33,472 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 8.1% lower than costs at Rollins College ($14,408 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Pacific University ($35,837 vs. $33,340)
Rollins vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Pacific University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,800)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- Rollins graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/