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Overview |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Oberlin than Earlham College ($61,106.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Oberlin ($25,746 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 47.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,448 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($37,303 vs. $35,040)
Earlham vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Earlham vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Earlham College (88% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,579)
- Earlham graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/