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Overview |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 351 students)
Eckerd College vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or SVC?
- Eckerd College is 91.1% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at Eckerd College than Southern Vermont College ($48,220.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 25.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($11,000 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Southern Vermont College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($26,456 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 240 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SVC (19)
Eckerd College vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or SVC? 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 SVC and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Southern Vermont College (63% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $9,800 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $38,600)
- Southern Vermont College and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Vermont College and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/