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Clemson GWU AU Limestone University Coker Trinity College of Florida Newberry College Lander University Mars Hill University| Central Baptist College | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
CBC | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
CBC | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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
- Erskine College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 112.6% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at Erskine College than Central Baptist College ($34,435.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than Erskine College ($18,128 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 66% lower than costs at Erskine College ($7,500 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Central Baptist College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 72% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($16,834 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 25 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming CBC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CBC (3.15)
- CBC has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
CBC vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Central Baptist College (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $200 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- CBC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/