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Overview |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or MSOE?
- Kenyon College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Kenyon than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($66,240.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Kenyon ($25,661 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 8.9% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($12,494 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($37,226 vs. $31,850)
Kenyon vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 87 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $16,000 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/