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Overview |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #1042 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | USciences | ||
| 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
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,986 students)
Eckerd College vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or USciences?
- Eckerd College is 92.5% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Eckerd College than University of the Sciences ($49,668.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 23.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,268 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than University of the Sciences (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($26,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 11 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USciences (3.63)
Eckerd College vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or USciences? 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 USciences and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Eckerd College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $42,700 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $48,400)
- University of the Sciences and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/