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BC Stetson University Flagler Valencia College Santa Fe College Barry University FIU Eckerd College UT St. Leo University CofC UCF| Miami Dade College | Rollins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | Rollins | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
MDC | 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 |
MDC | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $268 |
Diversity |
MDC | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MDC | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 3,029 students)
MDC vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 2,723.9% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 606.1% higher at Rollins than Miami Dade College ($56,110.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Rollins ($5,478 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 54.4% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($15,580 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Miami Dade College (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 439.1% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($35,837 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or MDC .
MDC vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC 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 MDC.
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $17,500 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $17,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($8,703 vs. $26,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($89 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/