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Overview |
Earlham | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 3,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $14,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $10,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Earlham | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 4,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (3,323 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Earlham College is 231.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at Earlham than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($50,970.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Earlham ($20,964 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 12% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($13,193 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 248.7% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($38,111 vs. $10,930)
Earlham vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Erie-Behrend College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is the same as at Penn State Erie Behrend College (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Earlham graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/