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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Eckerd College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,310 students)
Eckerd College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or AMU?
- Eckerd College is 91.6% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at Eckerd College than Ave Maria University ($48,220.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Eckerd College ($21,078 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 3.4% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,402 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 24% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($26,456 vs. $21,341)
Eckerd College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 36 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than AMU (44.2%)
Eckerd College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or AMU? 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 AMU and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Ave Maria University (63% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/