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Overview |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $207 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goshen College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (768 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Goshen College?
- Earlham College is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Earlham than Goshen College ($49,218.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Earlham ($19,267 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 12.1% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,100 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Goshen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 30% larger than aid received Goshen College ($37,303 vs. $28,700)
Earlham vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Goshen 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 Goshen College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Earlham College (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Goshen College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $5,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,101 vs. $26,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/