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Smith College Stetson University Bryn Mawr Wellesley Flagler Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College| Rollins College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rollins | MHC | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
Rollins | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Rollins | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Rollins | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 2,392 students)
Rollins vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Rollins for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $56,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at MHC than Rollins College ($58,280.00 vs. $56,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than MHC ($35,317 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 10.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,580 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Mount Holyoke College (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Rollins College ($39,304 vs. $35,837)
Rollins vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Rollins has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than MHC (39.8%)
Rollins vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or MHC? 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 MHC and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Rollins College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $1,600 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/