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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler TU Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Eckerd College | Goucher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,727 students)
Eckerd College vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Goucher College than Eckerd College ($49,020.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Eckerd College ($30,945 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 21.1% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,854 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 33% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($35,187 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Goucher 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 Goucher College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Eckerd College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $48,400)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/