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Overview |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1155/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or St. Kate's?
- Eckerd College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Eckerd College than St Catherine University ($48,220.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Eckerd College ($19,976 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 39.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($9,900 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($37,012 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 102 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Eckerd College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,400)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More St. Kate's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/