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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 | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | CBU | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eckerd College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,934 students)
Eckerd College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or CBU?
- Eckerd College is 35.8% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Eckerd College than Christian Brothers University ($48,220.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Eckerd College ($18,612 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 35.6% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,220 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($26,964 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 29 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or CBU? 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 CBU and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Christian Brothers University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,400)
- Christian Brothers University and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU 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/