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Overview |
Rollins | Providence | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,013 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,300 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,300 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,190 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,134 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,713 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 82% |
Admission |
Rollins | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,796 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1360 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Rollins | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Rollins | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 3,013 students)
Rollins vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Providence?
- Providence College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Rollins for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $58,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Providence than Rollins College ($59,830.00 vs. $58,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than Providence ($37,134 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 5.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,190 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Providence College (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($35,713 vs. $30,040)
Rollins vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Rollins (40.6%)
Rollins vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Providence? 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 Providence and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rollins College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/