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Overview |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Webster University?
- Earlham College is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Earlham than Webster University ($49,218.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than Earlham ($23,069 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 0.4% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,398 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 78.1% larger than aid received Webster University ($37,303 vs. $20,944)
Earlham vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Earlham vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Webster University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,100)
- Webster University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Webster University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/