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Overview |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 689 students)
Eckerd College vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or New College of Florida?
- Eckerd College is 822.5% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Eckerd College than New College of Florida ($48,220.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Eckerd College ($10,496 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 34.6% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,291 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as New College of Florida (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 87.6% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($26,456 vs. $14,102)
Eckerd College vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or New College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New College of Florida or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 151 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Eckerd College (26)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Eckerd College (3.8)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or New College of Florida? 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 New College of Florida and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Eckerd College (68% vs. 63%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $12,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($14,859 vs. $27,000)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/