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Overview |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Springfield College?
- Eckerd College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Eckerd College than Springfield College ($48,220.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Eckerd College ($27,930 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 1% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,720 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($28,376 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 92 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Eckerd College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/