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Overview |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rollins College is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 2,617 students)
Rollins vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Capital University?
- Rollins College is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Rollins than Capital University ($56,110.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Rollins ($24,439 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 26.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,308 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Capital University ($35,837 vs. $28,469)
Rollins vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Capital University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,300)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/