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Overview |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 3,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #294 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $41,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $41,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $30,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $26,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 10,874 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 6,423 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1170/1310 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,194 students vs. 1,986 students)
Eckerd College vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Florida Southern?
- Eckerd College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Eckerd College than Florida Southern College ($49,668.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Eckerd College ($30,462 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 3.4% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,800 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($26,757 vs. $26,704)
Eckerd College vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 38 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Eckerd College (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Florida Southern? 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 Florida Southern and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Florida Southern College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/