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Overview |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Augsburg College | ||
| 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Augsburg College?
- Eckerd College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Eckerd College than Augsburg College ($48,220.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Eckerd College ($25,409 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 19.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($11,559 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 22% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($32,266 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 102 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Eckerd College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,400)
- Augsburg College and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg College and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/