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Overview |
Eckerd College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,860 students)
Eckerd College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Virginia Union University?
- Eckerd College is 357.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357.9% higher at Eckerd College than Virginia Union University ($48,220.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Eckerd College ($21,057 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 49.2% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($9,286 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 207.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($26,456 vs. $8,597)
Eckerd College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 362 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Virginia Union University (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,300)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/