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Overview |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Eckerd College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at CalArts than Eckerd College ($54,440.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eckerd College than CalArts ($40,119 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 11.3% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,446 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 29.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,456 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or CalArts .
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Eckerd College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $2,000 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,400)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/