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Overview |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,184 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $69,030 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $69,030 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,410 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,470 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,330 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 56% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,218 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,524 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 2,184 students)
Kenyon vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Bucknell?
- Kenyon College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $64,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Kenyon than Bucknell University ($69,030.00 vs. $64,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Kenyon ($38,486 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 11.9% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,410 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Bucknell University (83% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($41,211 vs. $39,330)
Kenyon vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 20 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Kenyon students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Kenyon vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Kenyon College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/