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Overview |
Eckerd College | Valpo | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $45,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $45,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $13,306 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $23,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $34,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 6,133 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 5,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,986 students)
Eckerd College vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Valpo?
- Eckerd College is 10% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Eckerd College than Valparaiso University ($49,668.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Eckerd College ($23,168 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 7.2% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,306 vs. $14,268)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Valparaiso University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($34,326 vs. $26,757)
Eckerd College vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 25 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Eckerd College (78.7%)
Eckerd College vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Eckerd College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,400)
- Valparaiso University and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/