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Overview |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Carroll University?
- Earlham College is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Earlham than Carroll University ($49,218.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Earlham ($25,485 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 7.6% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,564 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 55.9% larger than aid received Carroll University ($37,303 vs. $23,933)
Earlham vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Earlham vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Carroll University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University 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/