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Overview |
Springhill | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 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 | shc.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Springhill | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Springhill | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | 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 Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 121.9% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at Eckerd College than Spring Hill College ($48,220.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Eckerd College ($21,018 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 17.6% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($11,784 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 78.3% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($26,456 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 14 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springhill (25)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Springhill vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill 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 Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Spring Hill College (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $300 more per year than Eckerd College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,400)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/