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Overview |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Columbia College?
- Rollins College is 91.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Rollins than Columbia College Chicago ($56,110.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Rollins ($28,387 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 15.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($15,580 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Rollins College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 98.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($35,837 vs. $18,020)
Rollins vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Columbia College Chicago (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago and Rollins graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia College Chicago and Rollins graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/