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Overview |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 80% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $196 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carleton College is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,885 students)
Carleton College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Carleton College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Kenyon than Carleton College ($66,240.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Kenyon ($31,494 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 17.5% lower than costs at Carleton College ($13,610 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Carleton College (80% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($46,821 vs. $37,226)
Carleton College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 65 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton 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 Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Kenyon College (93% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/