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Overview |
Eckerd College | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1080/1320 | ||
| 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 | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Asbury 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,650 students)
Eckerd College vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Asbury University?
- Eckerd College is 48% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Eckerd College than Asbury University ($48,220.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Eckerd College ($21,506 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 60.4% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,636 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Asbury University ($26,456 vs. $24,888)
Eckerd College vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 33 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Asbury 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 Asbury University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Eckerd College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/