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Overview |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at WUSTL than Earlham College ($61,750.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Earlham ($22,440 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 57.5% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($13,193 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 60.2% larger than aid received Earlham College ($61,036 vs. $38,111)
Earlham vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than WUSTL (12%)
Earlham vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Earlham College (93% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $43,700 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $39,100)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($19,900 vs. $26,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/