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Overview |
Earlham | ONU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Earlham | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | ONU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or ONU?
- Earlham College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Earlham than Ohio Northern University ($49,218.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than ONU ($25,746 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 3.6% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,448 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 53.9% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($37,303 vs. $24,235)
Earlham vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
Earlham vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or ONU? 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 ONU and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Ohio Northern University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $32,100 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/