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Overview |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | ONU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or ONU?
- Kenyon College is 86.7% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Kenyon than Ohio Northern University ($66,240.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Kenyon ($27,398 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 5.5% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($12,900 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Kenyon College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 53.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($37,226 vs. $24,235)
Kenyon vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 177 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at ONU (3.78)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or ONU? 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 ONU and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Ohio Northern University (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU 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/