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Overview |
Anderson University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Anderson University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Anderson 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 956 students)
Anderson University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Erskine College than Anderson University ($34,435.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Erskine College ($21,459 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 9% lower than costs at Erskine College ($11,420 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Erskine College ($26,629 vs. $16,834)
Anderson University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 57 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Erskine College has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Erskine College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $100 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson 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/