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Overview |
Rollins | AIC | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Rollins | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Rollins | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Rollins | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rollins College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 2,010 students)
Rollins vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or AIC?
- Rollins College is 38.4% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Rollins than American International College ($56,110.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Rollins ($18,317 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 3% lower than costs at Rollins College ($15,130 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American International College than Rollins College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 2.2% larger than aid received American International College ($35,837 vs. $35,061)
Rollins vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or AIC? 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 AIC and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than American International College (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $5,200 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,400)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/