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Overview |
Earlham | Michigan | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 52,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $16,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $57,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $19,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $22,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Earlham | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 87,632 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 15,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 47.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $207 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Earlham | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Michigan?
- Earlham College is 201.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Michigan than Earlham College ($57,740.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Earlham ($19,005 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 5% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($13,193 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 73.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($38,111 vs. $22,005)
Earlham vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Earlham vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Earlham College (90% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $35,300 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $5,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/