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Overview |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 8,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $29,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $9,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $12,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $10,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 12,026 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 6,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1010/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or UM-Dearborn?
- Earlham College is 253.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Earlham than University of Michigan Dearborn ($49,218.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Earlham ($12,444 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 37.6% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,048 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 246.6% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($37,303 vs. $10,761)
Earlham vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
Earlham vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $13,700 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/