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Overview |
Eckerd College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,140 students)
Eckerd College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Eckerd College is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Eckerd College than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($48,220.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Eckerd College ($29,238 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 7.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($13,854 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 6.1% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($28,061 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Eckerd College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/