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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Miles College | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2024 |
Academics |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 331.9% more expensive to attend than Miles College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.9% higher at Eckerd College than Miles College ($48,220.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Eckerd College ($13,283 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 88.5% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($7,348 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Miles College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 181.7% larger than aid received Miles College ($26,456 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 1.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Miles College (63% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $20,400 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $28,000)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $9,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,172)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($279 vs. $374)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/