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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU Stetson University USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Rollins | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
USD | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
USD | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
USD | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,029 students)
USD vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Rollins than University of San Diego ($56,110.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than USD ($35,317 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 9.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,580 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than University of San Diego (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 1.6% larger than aid received Rollins College ($36,408 vs. $35,837)
USD vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Rollins (50%)
USD vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Rollins College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $18,600 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $51,600)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/