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Overview |
Earlham | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Lipscomb?
- Earlham College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Earlham than Lipscomb University ($49,218.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Lipscomb ($25,746 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 12.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,448 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($37,303 vs. $24,404)
Earlham vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Earlham vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Lipscomb University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,100)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/