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Overview |
Earlham | WLC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Earlham | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or WLC?
- Earlham College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Earlham than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($50,970.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Earlham ($22,809 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 11.1% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,880 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 58% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($38,111 vs. $24,122)
Earlham vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or WLC? 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 WLC and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,100)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/