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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 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Elms College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Elms College | ||
| 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,275 students)
Eckerd College vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Elms College?
- Eckerd College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Eckerd College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($48,220.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Eckerd College ($23,498 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 7% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,854 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 2.5% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($27,109 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 158 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Elms 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 Elms College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/