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Clemson GWU AU Limestone University Coker Trinity College of Florida Newberry College Lander University Mars Hill University| Macon State College | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $276 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 67% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Macon State | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 33% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 1,412.3% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.4% higher at Erskine College than Macon State College ($34,435.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 84.4% lower than costs at Erskine College ($6,750 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($16,834 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Erskine College has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Macon State College (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/