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MDC Palm Beach State College UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Valencia College Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida| Broward College | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 78% | ||
Campus |
BC | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 1,993 students)
BC vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 2,350.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 551.4% higher at Eckerd College than Broward College ($48,220.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than Eckerd College ($15,252 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 40.8% lower than costs at Broward College ($13,854 vs. $19,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Broward College as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 331.5% larger than aid received Broward College ($26,456 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or BC .
BC vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $11,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $21,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $217 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($62 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/