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Overview |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or IU South Bend?
- Earlham College is 576.6% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Earlham than Indiana University South Bend ($49,218.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Earlham ($8,785 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 35.5% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,190 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 377% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($37,303 vs. $7,821)
Earlham vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Indiana University South Bend (66% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $2,000 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,000)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/