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Overview |
Erskine College | Lander University | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Erskine College | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Erskine College | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | Lander University | ||
| 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
- Lander University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 956 students)
Erskine College vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or Lander University?
- Erskine College is 221.8% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Erskine College than Lander University ($34,435.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Erskine College ($15,524 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 16.4% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,700 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 56.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($16,834 vs. $10,763)
Erskine College vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 71 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Erskine College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College or Lander University? 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 Lander University and Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Lander University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,000)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/