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JMU Oberlin VCU Virginia Tech CNU Denison Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte Macalester College UB| Kenyon College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,184 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $69,030 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $69,030 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,410 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,470 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,330 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 72% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,218 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,524 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $204 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,184 students)
Kenyon vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Mason?
- Kenyon College is 583.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Kenyon than George Mason University ($69,030.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Kenyon ($18,900 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 5.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($14,410 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than George Mason University (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 247.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($39,330 vs. $11,311)
Kenyon vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 182 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Kenyon vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Mason? 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 Mason and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than George Mason University (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University 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 $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/