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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| Eckerd College | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $163 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Florida | ||
| 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
- University of Florida is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Florida?
- Eckerd College is 977.1% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at Eckerd College than University of Florida ($48,220.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Eckerd College ($11,740 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 26.5% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,950 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than University of Florida (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 150.6% larger than aid received University of Florida ($26,456 vs. $10,555)
Eckerd College vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 143 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Florida students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Eckerd College (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Eckerd College (3.8)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Florida (23.3%)
Eckerd College vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Florida? 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 Florida and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Eckerd College (84% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $14,200 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $48,400)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $11,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($15,815 vs. $27,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/