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Overview |
Eckerd College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | jchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $7,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $19,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $8,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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 | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Jefferson College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,128 students)
Eckerd College vs. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Jefferson College of Health Sciences?
- Eckerd College is 508.7% more expensive to attend than Jefferson College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $7,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at Eckerd College than Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($48,220.00 vs. $19,557.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jefferson College of Health Sciences are 54% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,995 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is ?% larger than aid received Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($26,456 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Jefferson College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson College of Health Sciences or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Jefferson College of Health Sciences (3.28)
Eckerd College vs. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Jefferson College of Health Sciences? 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 Jefferson College of Health Sciences and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (63% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Jefferson College of Health Sciences earn on average $9,000 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,400)
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/