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Overview |
Eckerd College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Houghton 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 833 students)
Eckerd College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Houghton College?
- Eckerd College is 203.3% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.3% higher at Eckerd College than Houghton College ($48,220.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Eckerd College ($21,550 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 34% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,336 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 208.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($26,456 vs. $8,587)
Eckerd College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 24 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Eckerd College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/