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Overview |
Earlham | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| 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 College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Calvin College?
- Earlham College is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Earlham than Calvin College ($49,218.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Calvin College ($25,746 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 11.6% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,150 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 41% larger than aid received Calvin College ($37,303 vs. $26,448)
Earlham vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Calvin College? 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 College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Earlham College (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Earlham graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/