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UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Lipscomb Miami Freed-Hardeman University USF Main Campus Rollins OC Florida Tech New College of Florida| Harding University | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 1,986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $49,668 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $49,668 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $14,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $40,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $26,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 4,664 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 3,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1150/1336 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | 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
- Harding University is larger than than Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 1,986 students)
Harding University vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 104.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($49,668.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Eckerd College than Harding University ($49,668.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Eckerd College ($21,069 vs. $40,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 43.5% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($9,940 vs. $14,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Harding University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 74.6% larger than aid received Harding University ($26,757 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 1 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Eckerd College (78.7%)
Harding University vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is the same as at Eckerd College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,800)
- Eckerd College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Eckerd College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/