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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Eckerd College | Northwood University Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | West Palm Beach, Florida | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $21,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $21,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $16,764 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $17,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 628 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 339 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| % Men | 30% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 70% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | - | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Florida | ||
| 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 Northwood University-Florida based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 0 students)
Eckerd College vs. Northwood University-Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Northwood University-Florida?
- Eckerd College is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Florida for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $21,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at Eckerd College than Northwood University Florida ($48,220.00 vs. $21,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Florida than Eckerd College ($16,764 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Florida are 33.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,344 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Northwood University Florida (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 55.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Florida ($26,456 vs. $17,001)
Eckerd College vs. Northwood University-Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Northwood University-Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Florida or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Northwood University-Florida (3.13)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Northwood University-Florida (54%)
Eckerd College vs. Northwood University-Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Northwood University-Florida? 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 Northwood University-Florida and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Northwood University Florida (63% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/