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Overview |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Eckerd College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Eckerd College than Lenoir Rhyne University ($48,220.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Eckerd College ($21,843 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 7.4% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($12,900 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($35,641 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 144 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/