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Overview |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 32,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $11,849 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $32,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $19,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $13,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 28,233 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.7% | ||
| 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 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $235 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Kentucky?
- Earlham College is 330.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Earlham than University of Kentucky ($50,970.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Earlham ($19,838 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 15.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,193 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 192.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($38,111 vs. $13,024)
Earlham vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than University of Kentucky (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,900 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/