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UT Nova Florida Southern Rollins Stetson University UNF Miami JU FGCU USF Main Campus FAU UCF| Eckerd College | Flagler College St Augustine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Saint Augustine, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #531 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | flagler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $22,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $22,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $13,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $26,547 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $11,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 4,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1050/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Flagler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Flagler College St Augustine is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,623 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Flagler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Flagler?
- Eckerd College is 110.5% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at Eckerd College than Flagler College St Augustine ($48,220.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Flagler College St Augustine than Eckerd College ($26,547 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Flagler College St Augustine are 1.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,590 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Flagler College St Augustine (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 123.1% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($26,456 vs. $11,857)
Eckerd College vs. Flagler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Flagler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Flagler or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 63 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Flagler (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Flagler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Flagler? 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 Flagler and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Flagler College St Augustine (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Flagler graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Flagler students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/