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Overview |
Earlham | SVU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Earlham | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Earlham | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or SVU?
- Earlham College is 161% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161% higher at Earlham than Southern Virginia University ($49,218.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Earlham ($23,274 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 36% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,150 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 355.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($37,303 vs. $8,188)
Earlham vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or SVU? 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 SVU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Southern Virginia University (66% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,100)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/