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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Eckerd College | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 298 students)
Eckerd College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Eckerd College ($61,600.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eckerd College than Simon's Rock ($40,119 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 24.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,854 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 44.1% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($38,119 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Eckerd College.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/