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Overview |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Earlham College is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Earlham than Dakota Wesleyan University ($49,218.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Earlham ($19,825 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 67.1% lower than costs at Earlham College ($7,450 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 76.8% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($37,303 vs. $21,097)
Earlham vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $900 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,200)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Earlham graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/