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Overview |
Earlham | IU East | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Earlham | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Earlham | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or IU East?
- Earlham College is 580.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at Earlham than Indiana University East ($50,970.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Earlham ($9,484 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 28.8% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,244 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 401.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($38,111 vs. $7,602)
Earlham vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than IU East (71.2%)
Earlham vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or IU East? 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 East and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Indiana University East (66% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $6,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/