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Overview |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #212 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Duquesne University?
- Earlham College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Earlham than Duquesne University ($49,218.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Duquesne University ($25,746 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 18.4% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($12,448 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($37,303 vs. $26,800)
Earlham vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Duquesne 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 Duquesne University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Earlham College (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/