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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami Harding University USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida Lipscomb FGCU| Eckerd College | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Eckerd College is 98.4% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Eckerd College than Freed Hardeman University ($48,220.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Eckerd College ($18,556 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 74.3% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($7,950 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 52.5% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($26,456 vs. $17,349)
Eckerd College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 33 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (3.75)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Freed-Hardeman University? 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/