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Baylor SMU Texas A&M Stetson University UT Austin Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech Flagler| Rollins College | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rollins | TCU | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Rollins | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rollins | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or TCU?
- Rollins College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than TCU for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $53,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Rollins than Texas Christian University ($56,110.00 vs. $53,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than TCU ($35,317 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 9.3% lower than costs at Rollins College ($14,250 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Texas Christian University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($35,837 vs. $28,048)
Rollins vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or TCU? 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 TCU and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Rollins College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/