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Overview |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #346 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,993 students)
Howard vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Eckerd College than Howard University ($48,220.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Eckerd College ($28,279 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 14.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,854 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 31.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($26,456 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 29 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is the same as at Eckerd College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,400)
- Eckerd College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Eckerd College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/