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Overview |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,668 | $52,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,668 | $52,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,268 | $15,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,122 | $33,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,757 | $36,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,664 | 2,539 | ||
| Admitted | 3,670 | 1,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1336 | 1185/1345 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 916 students)
Eckerd College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 5% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $49,668.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Washington College than Eckerd College ($52,146.00 vs. $49,668.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Eckerd College ($33,553 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 10.8% lower than costs at Washington College ($14,268 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Washington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 36.8% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($36,593 vs. $26,757)
Eckerd College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Eckerd College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Eckerd College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Eckerd College (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,400)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/