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Overview |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $276 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 956 students)
Eastern vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 260.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Erskine College than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,435.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Erskine College ($10,806 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 20.2% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,360 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 59.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($16,834 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 35 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Eastern vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,750)
- Eastern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($245 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/