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Overview |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Waterloo, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | allencollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $19,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $19,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $31,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $1,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $173 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Allen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 497 students)
Eckerd College vs. Allen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Allen College?
- Eckerd College is 150.7% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at Eckerd College than Allen College ($48,220.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen College than Eckerd College ($31,509 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 90.3% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($7,280 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Allen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 1,528.1% larger than aid received Allen College ($26,456 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Allen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen College or Eckerd College .
Eckerd College vs. Allen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Allen 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 Allen College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Allen College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $700 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,400)
- Allen College students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($16,750 vs. $27,000)
- Allen College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($173 vs. $279)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/