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Overview |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or University of Mount Union?
- Earlham College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Earlham than University of Mount Union ($50,970.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Earlham ($22,835 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 14.7% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,500 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 58.5% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($38,111 vs. $24,047)
Earlham vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than University of Mount Union (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $9,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/