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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 | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | BLC | ||
| 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 BLC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 830 students)
Eckerd College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or BLC?
- Eckerd College is 70.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Eckerd College than Bethany Lutheran College ($48,220.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Eckerd College ($18,525 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 67.5% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,270 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($26,456 vs. $20,705)
Eckerd College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 60 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than BLC (58.5%)
Eckerd College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or BLC? 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 BLC and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $11,100 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC 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/