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Overview |
Davidson | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 83% |
Admission |
Davidson | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 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 7, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $196 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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
- Kenyon College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,184 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 16% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Kenyon than Davidson College ($69,030.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Kenyon ($26,510 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 13.8% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,410 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Davidson College (83% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 25.5% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($49,355 vs. $39,330)
Davidson vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 20 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Kenyon College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $52,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($175 vs. $196)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/