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Overview |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $49,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $49,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $12,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $37,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 1,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 1,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Earlham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 677 students)
UChicago vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Earlham?
- University of Chicago is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at UChicago than Earlham College ($61,179.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than UChicago ($25,746 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 47.8% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($12,448 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 29.8% larger than aid received Earlham College ($48,422 vs. $37,303)
UChicago vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or UChicago .
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago or Earlham? 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 Earlham and UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Earlham College (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $59,400 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/