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Overview |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Beacon College | ||
| 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 501 students)
Eckerd College vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Beacon College?
- Eckerd College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Beacon College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Eckerd College than Beacon College ($48,220.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eckerd College than Beacon College ($40,119 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 2.7% lower than costs at Beacon College ($13,854 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Beacon College ($26,456 vs. $20,933)
Eckerd College vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Eckerd College vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Eckerd College (82% vs. 63%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/