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Overview |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Tennessee Tech?
- Earlham College is 477.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at Earlham than Tennessee Technological University ($49,218.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Earlham ($15,188 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 18.5% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,502 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 340.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($37,303 vs. $8,471)
Earlham vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Tennessee Technological University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/