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Overview |
Hendrix College | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #346 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix 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 Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Eckerd College than Hendrix College ($48,220.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Eckerd College ($22,626 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 1.9% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,600 vs. $13,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Eckerd College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($28,769 vs. $26,456)
Hendrix College vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 136 points higher than at Eckerd College (1134)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Eckerd College (26)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix 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 Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Eckerd College (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,200)
- Eckerd College and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Eckerd College and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/