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Overview |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| 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 |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Eckerd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Eckerd College than Marymount California University ($48,220.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 15.5% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($13,854 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($26,456 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Eckerd College? 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 Eckerd College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/