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Overview |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,090 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,090 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,021 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,359 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 83% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1550 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,184 students vs. 2,048 students)
Hamilton College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Hamilton College for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $65,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Kenyon than Hamilton College ($69,030.00 vs. $65,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Kenyon ($26,021 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 15.8% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,410 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Hamilton College (83% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($54,359 vs. $39,330)
Hamilton College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College 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 Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Kenyon College (89% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $26,100 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $52,900)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($162 vs. $196)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/