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Overview |
Barry University | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barry University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Barry University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Barry University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Barry 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
- Barry University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 1,993 students)
Barry University vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Eckerd College than Barry University ($48,220.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Eckerd College ($20,207 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 17.2% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($11,820 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barry University as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Barry University ($26,456 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Barry University .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 208 points higher than at Barry University (926)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Barry University (19)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Barry University (3.6)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Barry University (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,400)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $1,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,385)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/