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Overview |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $49,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $49,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $12,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $25,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $37,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 1,375 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 1,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Earlham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Earlham College is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (677 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Earlham?
- Earlham College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Earlham than Principia College ($49,218.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Earlham ($18,039 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 3.4% lower than costs at Principia College ($12,448 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Principia College ($37,303 vs. $27,051)
Principia College vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/