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Overview |
Eckerd College | Luther Rice University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Lithonia, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | lru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Luther Rice University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $8,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $8,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $17,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 67.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 76%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| 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 | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Luther Rice University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Luther Rice University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 581 students)
Eckerd College vs. Luther Rice University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Luther Rice University?
- Eckerd College is 470.8% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 470.8% higher at Eckerd College than Luther Rice University ($48,220.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 28.7% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($13,854 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($26,456 vs. $0)
Eckerd College vs. Luther Rice University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Luther Rice University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther Rice University or Eckerd College .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Luther Rice University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Luther Rice University? 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 Luther Rice University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Luther Rice University (63% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,600)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/