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Overview |
Erskine College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Erskine College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Erskine College | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $245 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 19% |
Students |
Erskine College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 650 students)
Erskine College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or D&E College?
- Erskine College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Erskine College than Davis & Elkins College ($34,435.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Erskine College ($20,126 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 23% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,125 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 49.2% larger than aid received Erskine College ($25,119 vs. $16,834)
Erskine College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 65 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Erskine College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College or D&E 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 D&E College and Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $2,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,750)
- D&E College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($245 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College 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/