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Overview |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1290/1483 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Rose-Hulman | ||
| 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Rose-Hulman than Earlham College ($50,961.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Rose-Hulman ($25,746 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 33.7% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($12,448 vs. $16,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($37,303 vs. $30,973)
Earlham vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
Earlham vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Earlham College (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $45,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/