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Overview |
Earlham | VWC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Earlham | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,711 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or VWC?
- Earlham College is 41.5% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Earlham than Virginia Wesleyan College ($50,970.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Earlham ($21,862 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 14.6% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,513 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 29.8% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,111 vs. $29,360)
Earlham vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than VWC (71.3%)
Earlham vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or VWC? 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 VWC and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/