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Overview |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $49,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $49,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $12,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $25,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $37,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 1,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Earlham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 677 students)
Northwestern vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Earlham?
- Northwestern University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Northwestern than Earlham College ($62,391.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Earlham ($22,095 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 56.2% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($12,448 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Earlham College ($61,716 vs. $37,303)
Northwestern vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or Northwestern .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern 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 (73.2%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Earlham? 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 Earlham and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Earlham College (94% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $50,700 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $39,100)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $6,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/