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Overview |
Earlham | NKU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $257 |
Diversity |
Earlham | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or NKU?
- Earlham College is 382.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Earlham than Northern Kentucky University ($49,218.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Earlham ($7,259 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 10.7% lower than costs at Earlham College ($11,248 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 230.8% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($37,303 vs. $11,275)
Earlham vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or NKU? 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 NKU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Northern Kentucky University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $600 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,100)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/