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Overview |
Earlham | SU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Earlham | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Earlham | SU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or SU?
- Earlham College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Earlham than Southwestern University ($50,970.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than SU ($26,517 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 3.3% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($13,193 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($38,111 vs. $32,956)
Earlham vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SU (3.5)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than SU (39.1%)
Earlham vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or SU? 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 SU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Earlham College (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,893)
- Earlham graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/