Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Earlham College | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Earlham | Miami | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | muohio.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Earlham | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $14,342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Earlham | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Earlham | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Miami?
- Earlham College is 243.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Earlham than Miami University ($49,218.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Earlham ($23,031 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 27.1% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,448 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 152.9% larger than aid received Miami University ($37,303 vs. $14,752)
Earlham vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Miami? 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 Miami and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Earlham College (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,100)
- Miami University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/