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Overview |
Eckerd College | JU | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $233 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | JU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Eckerd College | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | JU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or JU?
- Eckerd College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Eckerd College than Jacksonville University ($48,220.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Eckerd College ($26,943 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 15.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,854 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($31,988 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at JU (3.61)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than JU (57.7%)
Eckerd College vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or JU? 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 JU and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Jacksonville University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $48,400)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/