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Overview |
Rollins | PLU | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Rollins | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rollins | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Rollins | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 2,633 students)
Rollins vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or PLU?
- Rollins College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Rollins than Pacific Lutheran University ($56,110.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Rollins ($24,825 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 31.7% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,826 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Rollins College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Rollins College ($36,435 vs. $35,837)
Rollins vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or PLU? 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 PLU and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $700 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $51,600)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/