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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU Stetson University University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech| Florida International University | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Rollins | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
FIU | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIU | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
FIU | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
FIU | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 43% | ||
Campus |
FIU | 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
- Florida International University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 3,029 students)
FIU vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 1,088.5% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.5% higher at Rollins than Florida International University ($56,110.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Rollins ($9,881 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 34.3% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,600 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Florida International University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 223.2% larger than aid received Florida International University ($35,837 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or FIU .
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Rollins (50%)
FIU vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Florida International University (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $1,700 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $8,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($17,228 vs. $26,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/