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Saint Xavier University Clemson GWU AU Limestone University Coker Trinity College of Florida Newberry College Lander University Mars Hill University SUNY Stony Brook| Saint Josephs College | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SJC | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
SJC | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
SJC | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 33% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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
- Saint Josephs College is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 956 students)
SJC vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 16.1% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Erskine College than Saint Josephs College ($34,435.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Erskine College ($15,836 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 31.3% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,480 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Erskine College ($21,898 vs. $16,834)
SJC vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 8 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
SJC vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Erskine College (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SJC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/