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Overview |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Hillsdale, Michigan | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,678 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hillsdale.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,590 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,590 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,196 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,093 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,017 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $196 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 1,678 students)
Hillsdale College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 123.9% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Kenyon than Hillsdale College ($66,240.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than Kenyon ($24,196 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 8.9% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($12,500 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College than Kenyon College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 76.5% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($37,226 vs. $21,093)
Hillsdale College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Hillsdale College .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Hillsdale College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/