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MHC Stetson University Bryn Mawr Flagler Wellesley Vassar Barnard Eckerd College UT Valencia College Bowdoin College Amherst| Rollins College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rollins | Smith College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 64% |
Admission |
Rollins | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Rollins | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 2,873 students)
Rollins vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Smith College?
- Smith College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Rollins for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $56,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Smith College than Rollins College ($58,480.00 vs. $56,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Rollins ($30,790 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 30.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,580 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rollins College than Smith College (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 37% larger than aid received Rollins College ($49,109 vs. $35,837)
Rollins vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Rollins has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Rollins vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Smith 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 Smith College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Rollins College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/