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Oberlin Trinity College Denison Skidmore College Macalester College Case Western Grinnell Bucknell Lafayette College University of Richmond Davidson Middlebury| Connecticut College | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1360/1500 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $196 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,184 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Connecticut College for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Kenyon than Connecticut College ($69,030.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Connecticut College than Kenyon ($42,941 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 24.1% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($14,410 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Kenyon College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($39,354 vs. $39,330)
Connecticut College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Connecticut College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Connecticut College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,550)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($196 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/