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Overview |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 1,830 students)
Rollins vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Claflin University?
- Rollins College is 240.6% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.6% higher at Rollins than Claflin University ($56,110.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Rollins ($19,951 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 64.3% lower than costs at Rollins College ($9,480 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Claflin University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 161.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($35,837 vs. $13,707)
Rollins vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Claflin University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $30,700)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Rollins graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/