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Overview |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or JCSU?
- Earlham College is 181.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.7% higher at Earlham than Johnson C Smith University ($49,218.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Earlham ($20,045 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 75.3% lower than costs at Earlham College ($7,100 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 188.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($37,303 vs. $12,911)
Earlham vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Earlham vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Johnson C Smith University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $8,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,300)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Earlham graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/