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Furman Stetson University Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson University of Richmond NC State ASU Fairfield University| Rollins College | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rollins | Elon | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 68% |
Admission |
Rollins | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Rollins | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Elon?
- Rollins College is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Rollins than Elon University ($56,110.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than Elon ($35,317 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 12.2% lower than costs at Rollins College ($13,886 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Elon University (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 158.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($35,837 vs. $13,880)
Rollins vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Elon? 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 Elon and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Rollins College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,600)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/