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Overview |
Earlham | UC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Earlham | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Earlham | UC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or UC?
- Earlham College is 328.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Earlham than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($49,218.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Earlham ($20,149 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,448 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 327.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($37,303 vs. $8,733)
Earlham vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or UC? 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 UC and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- UC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/