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Overview |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Allegheny College than Earlham College ($52,950.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Allegheny College ($25,746 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 10.8% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,448 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Earlham College ($42,599 vs. $37,303)
Earlham vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Earlham vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Earlham College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/