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Overview |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Furman?
- Kenyon College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Kenyon than Furman University ($66,240.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Kenyon ($33,370 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 11.3% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,610 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 2.3% larger than aid received Furman University ($37,226 vs. $36,384)
Kenyon vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Kenyon .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Furman? 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 Furman and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is the same as at Furman University (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $6,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,443)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman 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/