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Overview |
Eckerd College | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Bushnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 758 students)
Eckerd College vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Bushnell?
- Eckerd College is 44% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Eckerd College than Bushnell University ($49,668.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Eckerd College ($22,534 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 29.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,980 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($26,757 vs. $22,933)
Eckerd College vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 142 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Eckerd College vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Eckerd College (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/