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Overview |
Eckerd College | Nova | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Nova | ||
| 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
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Nova?
- Eckerd College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Eckerd College than Nova Southeastern University ($48,220.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than Eckerd College ($29,589 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 5.3% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($13,854 vs. $14,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Nova Southeastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Nova Southeastern University ($26,456 vs. $23,958)
Eckerd College vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 4 points higher than at Nova (1130)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Nova (26)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Eckerd College (3.8)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Nova? 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 Nova and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Nova Southeastern University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $48,400)
- Nova Southeastern University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,100 vs. $27,000)
- Nova graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/