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Overview |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $59,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $59,196 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $31,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $43,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 3,443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 3,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Ursinus College | ||
| 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
- Ursinus College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,492 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($59,196.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Ursinus College than Earlham College ($59,196.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Ursinus College ($26,517 vs. $31,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 14.2% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($13,193 vs. $15,064)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Ursinus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Earlham College ($43,758 vs. $38,111)
Earlham vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Earlham College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/