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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT Nova Miami Auburn| University of Central Florida | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 69,233 | 1,986 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $49,668 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $49,668 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,070 | $14,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,110 | $40,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,585 | $26,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,627 | 4,664 | ||
| Admitted | 23,961 | 3,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1150/1336 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $279 |
Diversity |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 1,986 students)
UCF vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 1,009.2% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at Eckerd College than University of Central Florida ($49,668.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Eckerd College ($13,110 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 18.2% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,070 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than University of Central Florida (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 179.2% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($26,757 vs. $9,585)
UCF vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 45 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming UCF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Eckerd College (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than UCF (39.5%)
UCF vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Eckerd College? 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 Eckerd College and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is the same as at Eckerd College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $500 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,400)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $8,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($18,270 vs. $27,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($188 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/