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Overview |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 80% |
Admission |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1350/1515 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $196 |
Diversity |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of Technology is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,401 students vs. 1,885 students)
Caltech vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Caltech for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Kenyon than California Institute of Technology ($66,240.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Institute of Technology than Kenyon ($20,755 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 36.7% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($13,610 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than California Institute of Technology (80% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 59% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($59,192 vs. $37,226)
Caltech vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Caltech .
- The average SAT score at California Institute of Technology (1544) is 209 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Caltech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (35) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Caltech is the same as at Kenyon College (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $32,900 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $52,900)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($14,350 vs. $19,000)
- Caltech graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($148 vs. $196)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/