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Overview |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $152 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Olin College | ||
| 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
- Kenyon College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 386 students)
Kenyon vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Olin College?
- Kenyon College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Kenyon than Olin College of Engineering ($66,240.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than Kenyon ($38,502 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 36.1% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($13,610 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 8.9% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($40,522 vs. $37,226)
Kenyon vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 171 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Kenyon vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Kenyon College (96% vs. 87%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $4,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($14,710 vs. $19,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($152 vs. $196)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/