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Wesleyan University UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler OWU Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida Smith College| Wesley College | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 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 | wesley.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | 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 | 2.93 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1120/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesley College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Wesley 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 79% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Eckerd College than Wesley College ($48,220.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 16.8% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($11,864 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($26,456 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 298 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Wesley College (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,000)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/