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Overview |
Eckerd College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Eckerd College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,337 students)
Eckerd College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Eckerd College is 42% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Eckerd College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($48,220.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Eckerd College ($18,701 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 13% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,264 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($28,392 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 256 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (63% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $5,200 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/