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Overview |
Earlham | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Wittenberg University?
- Earlham College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Earlham than Wittenberg University ($49,218.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Earlham ($22,912 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 10.4% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,280 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($37,303 vs. $32,632)
Earlham vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Earlham College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/