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Overview |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $282 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 1,426 students)
Kenyon vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Lawrence?
- Kenyon College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Kenyon than Lawrence University ($66,240.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Kenyon ($26,368 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 18.1% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($11,520 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($40,089 vs. $37,226)
Kenyon vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Kenyon .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Lawrence University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,600)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,350)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($196 vs. $282)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/