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Overview |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 255 | ||
| 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-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | - | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| 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-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 255 students)
Eckerd College vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Northwood University-Texas?
- Eckerd College is 372.7% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372.7% higher at Eckerd College than Northwood University Texas ($48,220.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Eckerd College ($14,456 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 57.7% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,784 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Northwood University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 86.8% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($26,456 vs. $14,160)
Eckerd College vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Eckerd College .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Northwood University-Texas? 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-Texas and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Northwood University Texas (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $2,100 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,400)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/