Private College
Swarthmore College
Private College in Swarthmore, PA. Six-year graduation rate 92%. Median 10-year earnings $80,257.
Verdict High-return
Swarthmore College · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$80,257
Median debt at grad
$17,500
Mobility score
2.3
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
92.3%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $80,257 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 92%.
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.22 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 92% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Admit rate 7% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots
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How we evaluate Swarthmore College
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