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Overview |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Ohio University?
- Earlham College is 270.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at Earlham than Ohio University Main Campus ($50,970.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Earlham ($20,550 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 3% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($13,193 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 342.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($38,111 vs. $8,616)
Earlham vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Ohio University? 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 University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/