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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus CSU Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Eckerd College | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 1,136 students)
Eckerd College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or PC?
- Eckerd College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Eckerd College than Presbyterian College ($49,668.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Eckerd College ($20,058 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 12.2% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,713 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($37,241 vs. $26,757)
Eckerd College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 52 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at PC (3.6)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than PC (72.3%)
Eckerd College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or PC? 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 PC and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Eckerd College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $700 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/