Earlham College vs Hamilton College

Earlham College and Hamilton College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Earlham, located in Richmond, Indiana, prides itself on its Quaker heritage and commitment to social justice, while Hamilton, nestled in Clinton, New York, emphasizes its rigorous academic programs and vibrant campus life. With acceptance rates of 65% and 17%, respectively, these colleges attract students with diverse backgrounds and aspirations. Earlham's popular majors include Peace and Global Studies, Environmental Studies, and Psychology, while Hamilton students often pursue Economics, Government, and English. Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which college best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Earlham College	Hamilton College
Overview
Location	Richmond, Indiana	Clinton, New York
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	94.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	69.1%	14.1%
Application fees	$35	$60
SAT range	1100 - 1340	1410 - 1540
ACT range	26 - 30	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score	29.0%	32.0%
Students submitting ACT score	20.0%	20.0%
Total number of applicants	1,659	9,380
Total number of admissions given out	1,146	1,320
Admitted students who chose to enroll	171	533
Yield rate	14.9%	40.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$60,465	$76,700
Average net price	$25,360	$26,803
Tuition	$48,523	$59,380
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,261 Meal plan: $5,593	Room/dormitory: $8,320 Meal plan: $6,910
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $35,019	55.0% Average amount $47,867
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $4,899	35.0% Average amount $4,331
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $18,117	4.0% Average amount $25,195

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	658 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%	2,055 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	78 Men 42.3% Women 57.7%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	18.1%	6.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,023	2,057
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Social Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Foreign Languages and Literatures	Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Physical Science Mathematics and Statistics
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	72.6%	91.5%
Dropout rate	27.4%	0.8%
Transferred out	N/A	6.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,216 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,243 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $15,922 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,096 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,571 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $84,359 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,593 Year 2: $59,045 Year 3: $74,628 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,577 Year 2: $53,894 Year 3: $56,960 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,772 Year 3: N/A International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: N/A Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,978 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A

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