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Overview |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,013 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,300 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,190 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,134 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,713 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,796 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1360 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,013 students)
Rollins vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Jefferson?
- Rollins College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($58,300.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Rollins than Thomas Jefferson University ($58,300.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Rollins ($29,097 vs. $37,134)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 6.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($16,190 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Rollins College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 8% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($35,713 vs. $33,063)
Rollins vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Rollins (40.6%)
Rollins vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Rollins.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $71,300 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $51,600)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/