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Overview |
Eckerd College | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Stetson University | ||
| 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Stetson University than Eckerd College ($51,960.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Eckerd College ($25,756 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 10.4% lower than costs at Stetson University ($13,854 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Stetson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($42,150 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Stetson University? 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 Stetson University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Eckerd College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,400)
- Stetson University and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stetson University and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/