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MDC Stetson University Palm Beach State College Flagler Valencia College Eckerd College UT FIU St. Leo University CofC Barry University UCF| Broward College | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Rollins | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
BC | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 43% | ||
Campus |
BC | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 3,029 students)
BC vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 2,751.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 658% higher at Rollins than Broward College ($56,110.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than Rollins ($15,252 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 25.2% lower than costs at Broward College ($15,580 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 484.5% larger than aid received Broward College ($35,837 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or BC .
BC vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $14,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $20,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($6,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($62 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/