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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Earlham College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Earlham | RIT | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Earlham | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Earlham | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Earlham | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at RIT than Earlham College ($56,136.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than RIT ($26,517 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 17.6% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,193 vs. $15,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($38,111 vs. $31,931)
Earlham vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than RIT (71.4%)
Earlham vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or RIT ? 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 RIT and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $25,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/