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Overview |
Rollins | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,013 | 5,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,300 | $44,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,300 | $44,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,190 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,134 | $29,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,713 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Rollins | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,796 | 4,871 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 3,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1360 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Rollins | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Simmons University | ||
| 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
- Simmons University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 3,013 students)
Rollins vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Simmons University?
- Rollins College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($58,300.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Rollins than Simmons University ($58,300.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Rollins ($29,575 vs. $37,134)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 5.6% lower than costs at Simmons University ($16,190 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Rollins College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Simmons University ($35,713 vs. $33,874)
Rollins vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Rollins (40.6%)
Rollins vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Simmons University? 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 Simmons University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Simmons University (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,600)
- Simmons University and Rollins graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Simmons University and Rollins graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University 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/