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Overview |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #995 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Columbus State | ||
| 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Columbus State?
- Rollins College is 1,183.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.8% higher at Rollins than Columbus State University ($56,110.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Rollins ($12,902 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 29% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,080 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 291.8% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($35,837 vs. $9,147)
Rollins vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Columbus State University (70% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University and Rollins graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Columbus State University 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 Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/