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Overview |
Earlham | ASU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Earlham | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Earlham | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | ASU | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or ASU?
- Earlham College is 1,101.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Earlham than Appalachian State University ($50,970.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Earlham ($14,712 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 7.6% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,258 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 396.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($38,111 vs. $7,677)
Earlham vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or ASU? 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 ASU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Appalachian State University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/