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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins FGCU Florida Tech New College of Florida University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Eckerd College | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.06 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or FSW?
- Eckerd College is 1,879.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.6% higher at Eckerd College than Florida SouthWestern State College ($48,220.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Eckerd College ($7,792 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 37.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,044 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 361.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($26,456 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at FSW (3.06)
Eckerd College vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or FSW? 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 FSW and Eckerd College.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $11,000 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($9,000 vs. $27,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/