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Overview |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 8,874 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $8,049 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $21,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $6,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 6,466 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 5,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or IPFW?
- Earlham College is 533.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $8,049.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at Earlham than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($50,970.00 vs. $21,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Earlham ($12,619 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 27.7% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,332 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 478.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($38,111 vs. $6,589)
Earlham vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or IPFW? 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 IPFW and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (66% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/