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Overview |
Earlham | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $37,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $37,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $21,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $31,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Earlham | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 2,516 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 1,978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 990/1295 | ||
| 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 | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Marietta College | ||
| 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
- Marietta College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,171 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Marietta College?
- Earlham College is 35% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $37,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Earlham than Marietta College ($50,970.00 vs. $37,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Earlham ($21,333 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 5.2% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,544 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Marietta College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Marietta College ($38,111 vs. $31,049)
Earlham vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Marietta College? 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 Marietta College and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Marietta College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/