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Overview |
FSW | Rollins | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
FSW | 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 | 3.06 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
FSW | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $268 |
Diversity |
FSW | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
FSW | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 43% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 3,029 students)
FSW vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 2,203.4% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 475.5% higher at Rollins than Florida SouthWestern State College ($56,110.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Rollins ($7,792 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 55.1% lower than costs at Rollins College ($10,044 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 525.6% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($35,837 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $14,200 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($9,000 vs. $26,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($93 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/