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Overview |
Earlham | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Earlham | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (677 students vs. 460 students)
Earlham vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Sweet Briar College?
- Earlham College is 117.6% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at Earlham than Sweet Briar College ($49,218.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Sweet Briar College ($25,746 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 14.5% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,448 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 204.4% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($37,303 vs. $12,254)
Earlham vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Earlham College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Sweet Briar College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/