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Overview |
Rollins | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rollins | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Rollins | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | McDaniel 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 3,000 students)
Rollins vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or McDaniel College?
- Rollins College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Rollins than McDaniel College ($56,110.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Rollins ($23,733 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 26.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($12,302 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Rollins College ($38,848 vs. $35,837)
Rollins vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Rollins College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rollins graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/