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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida Marywood Penn State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Eckerd College | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or DeSales University?
- Eckerd College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Eckerd College than DeSales University ($48,220.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Eckerd College ($29,104 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 2.6% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,500 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($27,824 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 80 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Eckerd College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,400)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University 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/