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Overview |
JCU | Kenyon | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
JCU | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $196 |
Diversity |
JCU | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 67% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 2,184 students)
JCU vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 45.9% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Kenyon than John Carroll University ($69,030.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Kenyon ($30,790 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1.8% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($14,160 vs. $14,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 21.5% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($39,330 vs. $32,359)
JCU vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 208 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
JCU vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than John Carroll University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $7,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,939)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($196 vs. $278)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/