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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Temple Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Eckerd College | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | UArts | ||
| 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,313 students)
Eckerd College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at UArts than Eckerd College ($50,950.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eckerd College than UArts ($40,119 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 29.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($13,854 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 3.9% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($26,456 vs. $25,460)
Eckerd College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 89 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UArts (23)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or UArts? 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 UArts and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than The University of the Arts (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $13,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/