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While I come from a fraternity perspective, I still think this is valid.
I would lean more to keeping older girls in & making younger girls wait. You don't want your seniors forced out of the house and theoretically not as closely associated with the chapter. You want them heading into alumnae status with the fondest possible memory - and the latest memory is the most important one. On the other end... I know you need to hold your new girls close to reinforce their commitment to the org, but if they have to wait to live-in then they'll still have a chance later. They also really haven't done anything of consequences in the chapter to be deserving of the privileged.
It's great you're in this situation, and hopefully you'll continue to grow so it's an even bigger problem. We should all have such problems. There's different philosophies, all based in sound logic. Yall will have to develop and change that as you go to suit your priorities.
In the long-term, most chapters have a points system based on seniority, grades, chapter participation, and campus participation. It's always complicated, but at least it's fair and you can tweak details to get the chapter performance you're looking for.
I would also mention optional meal-plans for live-outs, especially if your house is walking distance from campus. That's extra money that might help you save toward adding on sometime down the road.
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