SoFi Student Loan vs. Earnest Student Loan Refinance

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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SoFi Student Loan
SoFi
4.5

APR 4.49–14.70%. No fees. Member benefits included.

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Earnest Student Loan Refinance
Earnest
4.5

APR 4.96–9.99%. Precision pricing. No fees.

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WealthSpott Verdict

SoFi Student Loan and Earnest Student Loan Refinance are closely matched. The right choice depends on your credit profile, desired loan amount, and how quickly you need funding.

Feature
SoFi Student Loan
Earnest Student Loan
APR Range
4.49% – 14.70% Best
4.96% – 9.99%
Loan Amount
From $1,000
$5,000 – $500,000 Best
Term Length
60–180 months
60–240 months
Origination Fee
None
None
Min Credit Score
650+
650+
Funding Speed
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2–3 weeks
SoFi Student Loan
Pros
  • Competitive rates
  • Competitive rates
  • No fees
  • No fees
  • Member benefits
  • Member benefits
Cons
  • Requires cosigner for most
  • Requires cosigner for most
  • Good credit needed
  • Good credit needed
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Earnest Student Loan Refinance
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