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Overview |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | lesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $30,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $30,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $19,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $32,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $16,279 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 3,144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,320 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $251 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Lesley University | ||
| 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
- Lesley University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Lesley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Lesley University?
- Rollins College is 83.9% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at Rollins than Lesley University ($56,110.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Rollins ($32,414 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 22.8% lower than costs at Lesley University ($15,580 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 120.1% larger than aid received Lesley University ($35,837 vs. $16,279)
Rollins vs. Lesley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Lesley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lesley University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Rollins students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Lesley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Lesley University? 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 Lesley University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Lesley University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/