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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Eckerd College | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $15,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $3,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 135 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 294 students)
Eckerd College vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or NSA?
- Eckerd College is 232.6% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.6% higher at Eckerd College than New Saint Andrews College ($48,220.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Eckerd College ($15,053 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 246.3% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($4,000 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 570.3% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($26,456 vs. $3,947)
Eckerd College vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or Eckerd College .
- NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or NSA? 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 NSA and Eckerd College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/