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Overview |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Tennessee?
- Earlham College is 334.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Earlham than The University of Tennessee ($49,218.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Earlham ($21,880 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 2.5% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,150 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 252.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($37,303 vs. $10,593)
Earlham vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Earlham vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than The University of Tennessee (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $17,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/