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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami BU USF Main Campus NYU Rollins Northeastern Florida Tech Seton Hall University| Eckerd College | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 326 students)
Eckerd College vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or The King's College?
- Eckerd College is 136.5% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.5% higher at Eckerd College than The King's College ($49,668.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 28.9% lower than costs at The King's College ($14,268 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than The King's College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is ?% larger than aid received The King's College ($26,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 47 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Eckerd College (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at The King's College (3.73)
Eckerd College vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or The King'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 The King's College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than The King's College (63% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More The King's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/