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Overview |
Eckerd College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1121/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Northland 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 518 students)
Eckerd College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Northland College?
- Eckerd College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Eckerd College than Northland College ($48,220.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Eckerd College ($23,252 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 43% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($9,688 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($29,780 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 16 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Northland 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 Northland College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Northland College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/