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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Limestone University| Charleston Southern University | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Erskine College | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 956 students)
CSU vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Erskine College than Charleston Southern University ($34,435.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Erskine College ($17,536 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 10.7% lower than costs at Erskine College ($11,250 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Erskine College ($26,417 vs. $16,834)
CSU vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 37 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
CSU vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Erskine 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 Erskine College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Charleston Southern University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,800)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/