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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| Mitchell College | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mitchell College | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Mitchell College | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | 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 Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Eckerd College than Mitchell College ($48,220.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than Eckerd College ($30,365 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 6.8% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($13,854 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($26,456 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Mitchell College vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College 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 Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Mitchell College (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/