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Overview |
Eckerd College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | Mars Hill 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,032 students)
Eckerd College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Mars Hill University?
- Eckerd College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Eckerd College than Mars Hill University ($48,220.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Eckerd College ($17,721 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 38.5% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($10,004 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($28,916 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 222 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Mars Hill University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Eckerd College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Eckerd College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/