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Overview |
Cornell | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 83% |
Admission |
Cornell | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 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 2, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Cornell | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $196 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Cornell | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 2,184 students)
Cornell vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Cornell for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $65,204.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Kenyon than Cornell University ($69,030.00 vs. $65,204.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Kenyon ($26,455 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 28.8% lower than costs at Cornell University ($14,410 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Cornell University (83% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($56,741 vs. $39,330)
Cornell vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 93 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Cornell 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 (30.7%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Kenyon College (93% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $45,500 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $52,900)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($12,000 vs. $19,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($124 vs. $196)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/