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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Eckerd College | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | GCSC | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | GCSC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or GCSC?
- Eckerd College is 2,655.4% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 582.5% higher at Eckerd College than Gulf Coast State College ($48,220.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Eckerd College ($5,725 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 47.7% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($9,378 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Gulf Coast State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 339.2% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($26,456 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or Eckerd College .
Eckerd College vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or GCSC? 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 GCSC and Eckerd College.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $16,400 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($9,000 vs. $27,000)
- GCSC 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 GCSC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/