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Overview |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Willamette University | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (3,029 students vs. 1,909 students)
Rollins vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Willamette University?
- Rollins College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Rollins than Willamette University ($56,110.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Rollins ($32,957 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 8.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($14,340 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 29.4% larger than aid received Willamette University ($35,837 vs. $27,700)
Rollins vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Rollins College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,600)
- Willamette University and Rollins graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and Rollins graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University 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/