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Overview |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 984 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,982 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,409 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,037 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 628 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $268 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 984 students)
Erskine College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or USC Aiken?
- Erskine College is 231.2% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Erskine College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($34,435.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Erskine College ($11,697 vs. $21,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 42.5% lower than costs at Erskine College ($8,736 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 234.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($32,409 vs. $9,701)
Erskine College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 17 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Erskine College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Erskine College (60.6%)
Erskine College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $700 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,750)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/