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Overview |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Fisk University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 1,055 students)
Kenyon vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Fisk University?
- Kenyon College is 206.7% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.7% higher at Kenyon than Fisk University ($66,240.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Kenyon ($20,578 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 18.3% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($11,500 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Kenyon College (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 100.4% larger than aid received Fisk University ($37,226 vs. $18,580)
Kenyon vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 398 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Fisk 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 Fisk University and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Fisk University (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $35,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/