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Overview |
Earlham | JCU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Earlham | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or JCU?
- Earlham College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Earlham than John Carroll University ($50,970.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than JCU ($26,517 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 7.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,193 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 17.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($38,111 vs. $32,359)
Earlham vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or JCU? 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 JCU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Earlham College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Earlham graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/