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Overview |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eckerd College is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,608 students)
Eckerd College vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or MMC?
- Eckerd College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Eckerd College than Marymount Manhattan College ($48,220.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount Manhattan College than Eckerd College ($39,442 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 42.3% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,854 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 18% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($26,456 vs. $22,418)
Eckerd College vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Eckerd College .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 96 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Eckerd College vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd College or MMC? 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 MMC and Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $3,600 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/