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Overview |
Earlham | Valpo | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $45,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $45,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $13,306 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $23,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $34,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Earlham | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 6,133 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 5,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Valpo?
- Earlham College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Earlham than Valparaiso University ($50,970.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Earlham ($23,168 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 0.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($13,193 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 11% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($38,111 vs. $34,326)
Earlham vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Earlham College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/