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Overview |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Gustavus Adolphus 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
- Rollins College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 2,072 students)
Rollins vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Rollins College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Rollins than Gustavus Adolphus College ($56,110.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Rollins ($30,297 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 41.5% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,010 vs. $15,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College as Gustavus Adolphus College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($35,837 vs. $32,808)
Rollins vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Rollins College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College 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/