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Overview |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,270 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,053 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,562 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,801 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,285 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3%Open | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $276 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 13% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg University | Erskine College | ||
| 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
- Heidelberg University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 956 students)
Heidelberg University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Heidelberg University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Erskine College than Heidelberg University ($34,435.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heidelberg University than Erskine College ($20,053 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 10.5% lower than costs at Erskine College ($11,270 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Erskine College ($26,562 vs. $16,834)
Heidelberg University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Heidelberg University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 40 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Heidelberg University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Heidelberg University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg University 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is the same as at Erskine College (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $400 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $28,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($276 vs. $289)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heidelberg University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/