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UT UB Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami Le Moyne College USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida St. Bona| Eckerd College | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 2,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #389 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $31,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $31,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $19,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 4,147 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 3,391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Canisius | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Canisius College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,986 students)
Eckerd College vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Canisius?
- Eckerd College is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Eckerd College than Canisius College ($49,668.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Eckerd College ($19,321 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 8.4% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,160 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Canisius College ($26,757 vs. $22,779)
Eckerd College vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 56 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Eckerd College (78.7%)
Eckerd College vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Canisius? 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 Canisius and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Eckerd College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,400)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/