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Overview |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Pacific than Eckerd College ($50,884.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Eckerd College ($33,472 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,854 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 26% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($33,340 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 44 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Pacific University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/