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Overview |
Earlham | Union University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Union University?
- Earlham College is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Earlham than Union University ($49,218.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Union University ($25,746 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 15.9% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,740 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Union University ($37,303 vs. $28,520)
Earlham vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Union University (52.6%)
Earlham vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Union University? 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 Union University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Union University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,100)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/