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Overview |
Earlham | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Earlham | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Southern Adventist University?
- Earlham College is 114.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at Earlham than Southern Adventist University ($49,218.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Earlham ($24,332 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 49.4% lower than costs at Earlham College ($8,330 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 166.4% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($37,303 vs. $14,000)
Earlham vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Earlham vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Southern Adventist University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Earlham graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/