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AU Georgetown Oberlin Denison Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Macalester College Villanova Case Western| George Washington University | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 80% |
Admission |
George Washington | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 67% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,885 students)
George Washington vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Kenyon than George Washington University ($66,240.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than Kenyon ($42,723 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 15.5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,610 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than George Washington University (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 5.6% larger than aid received George Washington University ($37,226 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 41 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
George Washington vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than George Washington University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $27,600 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $5,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,962)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/