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Overview |
Eckerd College | JCU | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or JCU?
- Eckerd College is 6% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Eckerd College than John Carroll University ($48,220.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Eckerd College ($30,496 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 5% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,200 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 15% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($30,415 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 7 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or JCU? 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 JCU and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Eckerd College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,400)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/