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Oberlin Denison Macalester College Case Western Grinnell Bucknell Lafayette College University of Richmond Davidson Lehigh Washington and Lee Reed| Colorado College | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 80% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
Colorado College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $196 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | 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
- Colorado College is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,885 students)
Colorado College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $64,554.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Kenyon than Colorado College ($66,240.00 vs. $64,554.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado College than Kenyon ($33,178 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 5.6% lower than costs at Colorado College ($13,610 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Colorado College (80% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 24% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($46,160 vs. $37,226)
Colorado College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Kenyon College (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,000)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado College graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/