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Overview |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Washington College?
- Washington College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Washington College than Earlham College ($50,626.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Washington College ($25,746 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 11.1% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,448 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Washington College ($37,303 vs. $35,683)
Earlham vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Washington 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 Washington College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Earlham College (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $39,100)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/