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Overview |
Earlham | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Roanoke College?
- Earlham College is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Earlham than Roanoke College ($50,970.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Roanoke College ($26,517 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 16.5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,193 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 44.7% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($38,111 vs. $26,341)
Earlham vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Earlham College (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/