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Overview |
Eckerd College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Eckerd College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,508 students)
Eckerd College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- Eckerd College is 41.5% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Eckerd College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($48,220.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Eckerd College ($28,787 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 40.7% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($9,848 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 16.3% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($26,456 vs. $22,757)
Eckerd College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 119 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $1,000 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/