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Overview |
Earlham | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #250 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $24,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1060/1310 | ||
| 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 | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Earlham | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Kettering University | ||
| 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
- Kettering University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,605 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Kettering University?
- Earlham College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Earlham than Kettering University ($50,970.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Kettering University ($26,517 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 38.9% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,500 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 52.5% larger than aid received Kettering University ($38,111 vs. $24,994)
Earlham vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Kettering University? 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 Kettering University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Kettering University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $36,900 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,399)
- Earlham graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/