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Overview |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Mercer | ||
| 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Mercer?
- Rollins College is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Rollins than Mercer University ($56,110.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Rollins ($22,087 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 10.9% lower than costs at Rollins College ($14,046 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Mercer University ($35,837 vs. $33,740)
Rollins vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Mercer? 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 Mercer and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Mercer University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $51,600)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Rollins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/