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Overview |
Earlham | BC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | BC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or BC?
- Earlham College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Earlham than Bridgewater College ($50,970.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Earlham ($19,660 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 8.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,193 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($38,111 vs. $36,350)
Earlham vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or BC? 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 BC and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Bridgewater College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/