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Overview |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $230 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | Martin Methodist 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
- Erskine College is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 934 students)
Erskine College vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or Martin Methodist College?
- Erskine College is 282.6% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.6% higher at Erskine College than Martin Methodist College ($34,435.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than Erskine College ($16,762 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 44.8% lower than costs at Erskine College ($8,600 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 86.2% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($16,834 vs. $9,039)
Erskine College vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Erskine College .
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Martin Methodist College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $4,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($22,315 vs. $26,750)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($230 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/