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Oberlin Denison Furman Wofford College JMU Macalester College CofC Davidson Case Western Grinnell UofSC Clemson| Elon University | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 80% |
Admission |
Elon | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $196 |
Diversity |
Elon | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,885 students)
Elon vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Kenyon than Elon University ($66,240.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than Kenyon ($41,527 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 2% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,610 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Elon University (80% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 168.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($37,226 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 124 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Elon vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Elon University (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/