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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler UVM Miami USF Main Campus Castleton State College Rollins Middlebury Florida Tech New College of Florida| Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,399 students)
Eckerd College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Saint Michael's College?
- Eckerd College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Eckerd College than Saint Michael's College ($48,220.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Eckerd College ($27,700 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 8.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,854 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 40.5% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($37,162 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Eckerd College (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,400)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/