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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Holy Cross College Rollins St. Andrews University Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU| Eckerd College | Georgetown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Georgetown 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,548 students)
Eckerd College vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Georgetown College?
- Eckerd College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Eckerd College than Georgetown College ($48,220.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Eckerd College ($15,152 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 23.6% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($11,210 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Georgetown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 52.4% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($40,308 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 89 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Georgetown College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,300)
- Georgetown College and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown College and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown 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/