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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| Menlo College | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Eckerd College | ||
| 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 Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Eckerd College?
- Menlo College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Menlo than Eckerd College ($48,260.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Eckerd College ($29,151 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 17.3% lower than costs at Menlo College ($13,854 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($34,632 vs. $26,456)
Menlo vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 116 points higher than at Menlo (1018)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Menlo (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Menlo College (63% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $48,400)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/