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Overview |
Eckerd College | VWC | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eckerd College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 1,711 students)
Eckerd College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or VWC?
- Eckerd College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Eckerd College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($49,668.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Eckerd College ($21,862 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 23.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($11,513 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Eckerd College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($29,360 vs. $26,757)
Eckerd College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 152 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than VWC (71.3%)
Eckerd College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or VWC? 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 VWC and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $6,700 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/