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Overview |
Earlham | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Earlham | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | - | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Aquinas 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
- Earlham College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (677 students vs. 342 students)
Earlham vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Aquinas College?
- Earlham College is 130.5% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.5% higher at Earlham than Aquinas College ($49,218.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Earlham ($20,892 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 40.7% lower than costs at Earlham College ($8,850 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 191% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($37,303 vs. $12,820)
Earlham vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Earlham vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Aquinas College (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,100)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/