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Overview |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or University of Scranton?
- Rollins College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Rollins than University of Scranton ($56,110.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than University of Scranton ($35,317 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,580 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($35,837 vs. $30,218)
Rollins vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Rollins College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $10,500 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/