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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | Eckerd College | ||
| 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 Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 137% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137% higher at Eckerd College than Alaska Pacific University ($48,220.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than Eckerd College ($22,388 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 66.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,300 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 110.8% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($26,456 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Alaska Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 149 points higher than at Alaska Pacific University (985)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alaska Pacific University (22)
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University 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 Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Alaska Pacific University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,600)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/