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Overview |
Eckerd College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Susquahanna than Eckerd College ($54,440.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Eckerd College ($28,605 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,854 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($40,914 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Eckerd College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,400)
- Susquehanna University and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/