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Overview |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $211 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 956 students)
Erskine College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or ETSU?
- Erskine College is 345.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.6% higher at Erskine College than East Tennessee State University ($34,435.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Erskine College ($14,350 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 29.5% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,613 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 92.6% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($16,834 vs. $8,739)
Erskine College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 75 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than East Tennessee State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $300 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,750)
- ETSU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($211 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU 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/