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Overview |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1130/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Cedarville University?
- Earlham College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Earlham than Cedarville University ($49,218.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Earlham ($25,462 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 48.2% lower than costs at Earlham College ($8,400 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 90% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($37,303 vs. $19,637)
Earlham vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Earlham vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Earlham College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,100)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/