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Overview |
Eckerd College | SCF | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | SCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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 | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 38:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $89 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or SCF?
- Eckerd College is 1,938.9% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,938.9% higher at Eckerd College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($48,220.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Eckerd College ($13,451 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 50.6% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($13,854 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 439% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($26,456 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SCF (3.1)
Eckerd College vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or SCF? 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 SCF and Eckerd College.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $14,700 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $18,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($8,610 vs. $27,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($89 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/