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UT Skidmore College Nova Florida Southern Flagler Lipscomb Miami Belmont USF Main Campus Union College Samford University Denison| Eckerd College | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Union University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1030/1340 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 1,986 students)
Eckerd College vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Union University?
- Eckerd College is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Eckerd College than Union University ($49,668.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Eckerd College ($27,191 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 17.3% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,166 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($28,671 vs. $26,757)
Eckerd College vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 29 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.8) as students at Union University (3.8)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Union University (47.2%)
Eckerd College vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Union 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 Union University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Union University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Union University 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/