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Overview |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | - | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Grace University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 298 students)
Eckerd College vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Grace University?
- Eckerd College is 118% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at Eckerd College than Grace University ($48,220.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Eckerd College ($19,798 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 89.2% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($7,324 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 102.3% larger than aid received Grace University ($26,456 vs. $13,079)
Eckerd College vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 131 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Eckerd College vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Grace 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 Grace University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Grace University (63% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/