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Overview |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $196 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,885 students)
Calvin College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Kenyon than Calvin College ($66,240.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Kenyon ($25,775 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 22.1% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($11,150 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Calvin College ($37,226 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 133 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.84) as students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Calvin College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Calvin College (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,000)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $7,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,449)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($196 vs. $273)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/