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Overview |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rollins College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 1,093 students)
Rollins vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or JCSU?
- Rollins College is 221.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.1% higher at Rollins than Johnson C Smith University ($56,110.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Rollins ($20,045 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 119.4% lower than costs at Rollins College ($7,100 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Johnson C Smith University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 177.6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($35,837 vs. $12,911)
Rollins vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Rollins has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Rollins vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Johnson C Smith University (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $21,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $30,300)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Rollins graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/