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Overview |
Earlham | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Earlham | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Ohio State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Ohio State?
- Earlham College is 327.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Earlham than Ohio State University ($49,218.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Earlham ($19,582 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 12.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,448 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 239.3% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($37,303 vs. $10,993)
Earlham vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Earlham vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Earlham College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/