Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Notre Dame Wooster Drexel St Olaf DePauw Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MCPHS BSU Rutgers Indiana State Kalamazoo College| Earlham College | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Earlham | USciences | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1042 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | usciences.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Earlham | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $25,800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Earlham | USciences | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | USciences | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Earlham | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | USciences | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Earlham | USciences | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or USciences?
- Earlham College is 97.6% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Earlham than University of the Sciences ($50,970.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 33.4% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($13,193 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($38,111 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USciences (3.63)
Earlham vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or USciences? 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 USciences and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than University of the Sciences (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $52,000 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/