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Overview |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Doane University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,879 students)
Eckerd College vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Doane University?
- Eckerd College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Doane University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Eckerd College than Doane University ($48,220.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Doane University than Eckerd College ($24,271 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Doane University are 27.1% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,900 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($29,479 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 70 points higher than at Doane University (1064)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Doane University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Doane University (3.6)
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Doane 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 Doane University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is the same as at Doane University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $700 more per year than Doane University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,700)
- Doane University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Doane University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Doane University 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/