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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Stetson University Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin| University of Florida | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Rollins | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Florida | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 3,029 students)
Florida vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 1,153.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Rollins than University of Florida ($56,110.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Rollins ($11,740 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 42.3% lower than costs at Rollins College ($10,950 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than University of Florida (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 239.5% larger than aid received University of Florida ($35,837 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or Florida .
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Rollins has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Rollins? 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 Rollins and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Rollins College (84% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $11,000 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $10,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($15,815 vs. $26,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($163 vs. $268)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/