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Overview |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 78% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 177.4% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.4% higher at Eckerd College than Johnson University Florida ($48,220.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than Eckerd College ($20,191 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 61.3% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,591 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 199.4% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($26,456 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 191 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at FCC (2.97)
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
FCC vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or Eckerd 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 Eckerd College and FCC.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Johnson University Florida (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $15,300 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FCC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/