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Overview |
Eckerd College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Wofford 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,823 students)
Eckerd College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Wofford College than Eckerd College ($49,760.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Eckerd College ($31,192 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 7.7% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,854 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($36,005 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 36 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Eckerd College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Eckerd College (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $48,400)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/