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Overview |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barton College is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 956 students)
Barton College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Erskine College than Barton College ($34,435.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than Erskine College ($23,443 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 12.2% lower than costs at Erskine College ($11,100 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Erskine College ($23,431 vs. $16,834)
Barton College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 34 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Barton College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Barton College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,700)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College 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/