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Overview |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Earlham College ($60,350.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($25,746 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 35.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,448 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 18.8% larger than aid received Earlham College ($44,331 vs. $37,303)
Earlham vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Earlham vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Earlham College (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $21,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/