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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU CMU University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Eckerd College | Alma College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,260 students)
Eckerd College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Alma College?
- Eckerd College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Eckerd College than Alma College ($48,220.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Eckerd College ($23,995 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 9.7% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,624 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 31.3% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($34,736 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 24 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Eckerd College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Alma 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 Alma College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Eckerd College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $100 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/