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Overview |
Earlham | IU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $10,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Earlham | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Earlham | IU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | IU | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or IU?
- Earlham College is 394.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Earlham than Indiana University Bloomington ($50,970.00 vs. $39,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Earlham ($16,282 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 1.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($13,193 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 286.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($38,111 vs. $9,857)
Earlham vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or IU? 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 IU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Earlham College (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $17,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,100)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/