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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Rollins Livingstone College Florida Tech New College of Florida NCAT| Eckerd College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,093 students)
Eckerd College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or JCSU?
- Eckerd College is 176% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176% higher at Eckerd College than Johnson C Smith University ($48,220.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Eckerd College ($20,045 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 95.1% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($7,100 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 104.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($26,456 vs. $12,911)
Eckerd College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 338 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 1.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Eckerd College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $18,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $30,300)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/