by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Earlham worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Earlham is ranked #2,354 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Indiana, it ranks #44 of 59 for value.
These Earlham majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Psychology | #906 of 1,229 |
| Business Administration / Management | #937 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #937 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #953 of 1,251 |
Read the full Earlham value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Earlham College is ranked #44 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Earlham financial aid page to be sure.
Earlham College is ranked #2,354 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Earlham College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Earlham costs about $24,714. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $98,856 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $67,725 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,714 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,714 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $98,856 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Earlham net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Earlham costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Earlham degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $270,900 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,856 | #2,354 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $98,856 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $270,900 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,856 | #44 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $98,856 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Earlham shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,306 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,515 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,527 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,618 |
| Over $110K | $29,101 |
About 100% of Earlham undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $41,801 per year. Get more details on the Earlham financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Earlham net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.