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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| Philander Smith College | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 78% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 308.5% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.5% higher at Eckerd College than Philander Smith College ($48,220.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Eckerd College ($15,634 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 67.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($8,250 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 156.4% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($26,456 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Philander Smith College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $21,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $26,800)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/