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Overview |
Kenyon | F&M | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,184 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $69,030 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $69,030 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,410 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,470 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,330 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 68% |
Admission |
Kenyon | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,218 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,524 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $227 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kenyon | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,184 students vs. 1,911 students)
Kenyon vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or F&M?
- Kenyon College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than F&M for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $68,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Kenyon than Franklin and Marshall College ($69,030.00 vs. $68,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Kenyon ($37,475 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,410 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Franklin and Marshall College (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 16.4% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($45,764 vs. $39,330)
Kenyon vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Kenyon .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Kenyon vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or F&M? 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 F&M and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/