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Overview |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 21% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 805 students)
Eckerd College vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Maria College of Albany?
- Eckerd College is 201.8% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.8% higher at Eckerd College than Maria College of Albany ($48,220.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than Eckerd College ($17,537 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 46.1% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($9,480 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Maria College of Albany (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 200% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($26,456 vs. $8,818)
Eckerd College vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 1.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Eckerd College.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $6,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($20,118 vs. $27,000)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/