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Overview |
DePaul | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
DePaul | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $196 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 67% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,184 students)
DePaul vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 58.1% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Kenyon than DePaul University ($69,030.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Kenyon ($32,129 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 28.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,410 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Kenyon College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 41.6% larger than aid received DePaul University ($39,330 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
DePaul vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than DePaul University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $4,332 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,332)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($196 vs. $241)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/