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Overview |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 996/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Alvernia University?
- Eckerd College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Eckerd College than Alvernia University ($48,220.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Eckerd College ($27,091 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 1.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,854 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 2.7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($26,456 vs. $25,757)
Eckerd College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 136 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Eckerd College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Alvernia University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/