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Overview |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Duquesne University?
- Kenyon College is 46% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Kenyon than Duquesne University ($66,240.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Kenyon ($33,919 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 8.3% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($13,610 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duquesne University than Kenyon College (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 38.9% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($37,226 vs. $26,800)
Kenyon vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 197 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Duquesne University? 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 Duquesne University and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Duquesne University (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duquesne University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/