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VSU ABAC Clemson GWU Savannah State University GS Columbus State AU Clayton State University Limestone University Coker Trinity College of Florida| Georgia Southwestern State University | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $276 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 956 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 747.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Erskine College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($34,435.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Erskine College ($12,186 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 38.7% lower than costs at Erskine College ($8,978 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 77.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,834 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 26 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,750)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($227 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/