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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #346 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1120/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 192% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192% higher at Eckerd College than Gallaudet University ($48,220.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Eckerd College ($13,787 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 6.8% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($13,854 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($26,456 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 251 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Gallaudet University (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $10,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $27,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/