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Overview |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 3,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $26,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $27,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 4,719 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1070/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Calvin University | ||
| 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
- Calvin University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (3,364 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Calvin University?
- Earlham College is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Earlham than Calvin University ($50,970.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Earlham ($26,374 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 10.4% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,950 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 40.2% larger than aid received Calvin University ($38,111 vs. $27,189)
Earlham vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
Earlham vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Calvin 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 Calvin University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Earlham College (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Earlham graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/