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Overview |
Earlham | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Viterbo?
- Earlham College is 61.3% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Earlham than Viterbo University ($50,970.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Earlham ($23,901 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 23.5% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,680 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 87.6% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($38,111 vs. $20,319)
Earlham vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Viterbo (73.3%)
Earlham vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Viterbo University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/