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Overview |
Rollins | Clark University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Rollins | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Rollins | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Clark 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
- Clark University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Clark University?
- Rollins College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Rollins than Clark University ($56,110.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Rollins ($32,053 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 39.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,164 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Rollins College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Clark University ($35,837 vs. $29,716)
Rollins vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Clark 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 Clark University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Rollins College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,100)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/