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Overview |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $89 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or MDC?
- Eckerd College is 2,326.8% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 506.8% higher at Eckerd College than Miami Dade College ($48,220.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Eckerd College ($5,478 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 73.6% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($13,854 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Miami Dade College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 298% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($26,456 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Eckerd College .
Eckerd College vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or MDC? 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 MDC and Eckerd College.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $14,300 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $18,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($8,703 vs. $27,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($89 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/