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Overview |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Trinity, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | trinitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $14,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $10,846 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 65.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 780/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Trinity College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 181 students)
Eckerd College vs. Trinity College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Trinity College of Florida?
- Eckerd College is 217.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity College of Florida for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.2% higher at Eckerd College than Trinity College of Florida ($48,220.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College of Florida than Eckerd College ($14,645 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Florida are 82.3% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($7,600 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Trinity College of Florida (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 143.9% larger than aid received Trinity College of Florida ($26,456 vs. $10,846)
Eckerd College vs. Trinity College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Trinity College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College of Florida or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 236 points higher than at Trinity College of Florida (898)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trinity College of Florida (19)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Trinity College of Florida (3.04)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Trinity College of Florida (59.8%)
Eckerd College vs. Trinity College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Trinity College of Florida? 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 Trinity College of Florida and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Trinity College of Florida (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Trinity College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $31,700)
- Trinity College of Florida students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College of Florida graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/