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Overview |
Ithaca College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $196 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,885 students)
Ithaca College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Kenyon than Ithaca College ($66,240.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Kenyon ($35,858 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 17.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,610 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($37,226 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Ithaca College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Ithaca College (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College 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/