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Overview |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | - | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Wheelock College | ||
| 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 890 students)
Eckerd College vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Wheelock College?
- Eckerd College is 38% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Eckerd College than Wheelock College ($48,220.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than Eckerd College ($28,829 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 8.1% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($13,854 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($26,456 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 190 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wheelock College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Eckerd College vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Wheelock College (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,300)
- Wheelock College and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheelock College and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/