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Overview |
Earlham | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Earlham | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Earlham College is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (696 students vs. 504 students)
Earlham vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Penn State Beaver?
- Earlham College is 268.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at Earlham than Penn State Beaver ($50,970.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Earlham ($19,329 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 2.7% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,852 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 332.1% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($38,111 vs. $8,820)
Earlham vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Earlham .
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Penn State Beaver (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $16,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Earlham graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/