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Clemson GWU AU Bowdoin College Limestone University Coker Trinity College of Florida Newberry College Lander University Mars Hill University| Luther Rice University | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Erskine College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 307.6% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.6% higher at Erskine College than Luther Rice University ($34,435.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 43.2% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($12,450 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($16,834 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Luther Rice University .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Luther Rice University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Luther Rice University (55% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/