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Overview |
Erskine College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Erskine College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $278 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Erskine College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 956 students)
Erskine College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Erskine College for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Erskine College ($37,896.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Erskine College ($29,238 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 19.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,450 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 66.7% larger than aid received Erskine College ($28,061 vs. $16,834)
Erskine College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Erskine College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,750 vs. $26,900)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($276 vs. $278)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/