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Overview |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $238 |
Diversity |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or IUPUI?
- Earlham College is 451.6% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Earlham than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($50,970.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Earlham ($11,592 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 1.4% lower than costs at Earlham College ($13,010 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 232.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($38,111 vs. $11,473)
Earlham vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $9,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,100)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($23,090 vs. $26,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/