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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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
- Erskine College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Erskine College than Wesleyan College ($34,435.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Erskine College ($13,900 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 13.2% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,996 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 47.3% larger than aid received Erskine College ($24,800 vs. $16,834)
Wesleyan College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Wesleyan College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Wesleyan College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,750)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($263 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/