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Overview |
GS | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $21,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $32,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 1,037 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 60.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 47% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $276 |
Diversity |
GS | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
GS | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
GS | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 984 students)
GS vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 687.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Erskine College than Georgia Southern University ($34,435.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Erskine College ($16,957 vs. $21,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 13.3% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,993 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 301.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($32,409 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 96 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Erskine College (60.6%)
GS vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Georgia Southern University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,750)
- GS graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($237 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/