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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Florida State Nova Flagler FIU Florida JU Miami| Eckerd College | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | UT | ||
| 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or UT?
- Eckerd College is 60.5% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Eckerd College than The University of Tampa ($48,220.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tampa than Eckerd College ($34,653 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 13.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,160 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as The University of Tampa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 88.5% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($26,456 vs. $14,034)
Eckerd College vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 42 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UT (3.5)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than UT (26.3%)
Eckerd College vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or UT? 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 UT and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than The University of Tampa (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $3,400 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,400)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/