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Overview |
Earlham | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,432 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $47,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $47,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $12,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $22,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $33,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 3,185 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1146/1393 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Hamline University?
- Earlham College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Earlham than Hamline University ($50,970.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Earlham ($22,759 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 9.7% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,030 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Hamline University ($38,111 vs. $33,981)
Earlham vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Earlham College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $39,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/