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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 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 |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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
- Kenyon College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,184 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $61,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Kenyon than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($69,030.00 vs. $61,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kenyon ($33,172 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 20.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,410 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kenyon College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 20.7% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($47,463 vs. $39,330)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $7,300 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/