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Overview |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $196 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,885 students)
Cedarville University vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 92% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Kenyon than Cedarville University ($66,240.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Kenyon ($25,462 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 62% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($8,400 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 89.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($37,226 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 166 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Cedarville University vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Cedarville University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/