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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Stetson University UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO Flagler| Rollins College | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,013 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,300 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,300 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,190 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,134 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,713 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,796 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1360 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 3,013 students)
Rollins vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Seattle U?
- Rollins College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($58,300.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Rollins than Seattle University ($58,300.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Rollins ($37,103 vs. $37,134)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 9.8% lower than costs at Rollins College ($14,748 vs. $16,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Rollins College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Seattle University ($35,713 vs. $31,727)
Rollins vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Rollins (40.6%)
Rollins vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Rollins College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $51,600)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/