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Overview |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $38,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $38,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $10,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $25,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $26,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 2,076 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 35.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1070/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Taylor University | ||
| 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,398 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Taylor University?
- Earlham College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Earlham than Taylor University ($50,970.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Earlham ($25,698 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 21.2% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,888 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Taylor University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 45.3% larger than aid received Taylor University ($38,111 vs. $26,229)
Earlham vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Taylor University? 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 Taylor University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Earlham College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $39,100)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/