Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami Mount Mary College USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Eckerd College | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | alverno.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $31,008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 17% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,596 students)
Eckerd College vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Alverno College?
- Eckerd College is 55.5% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Eckerd College than Alverno College ($48,220.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Eckerd College ($18,097 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 60.7% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,620 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Alverno College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Alverno College ($26,456 vs. $24,833)
Eckerd College vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 224 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Alverno College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,100)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,693)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/