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Overview |
Earlham | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Earlham | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Earlham | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or University of Dayton?
- Earlham College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Earlham than University of Dayton ($49,218.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than University of Dayton ($25,746 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 23.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,448 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 16.9% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($37,303 vs. $31,920)
Earlham vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Earlham College (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $18,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of Dayton and Earlham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Dayton and Earlham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/