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Overview |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 1,231 students)
Eckerd College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $49,668.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Allegheny College than Eckerd College ($54,300.00 vs. $49,668.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Eckerd College ($27,929 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 3.4% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,796 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($42,682 vs. $26,757)
Eckerd College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Eckerd College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Eckerd College (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $48,400)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/