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Miami Michigan Oberlin Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Denison Maryland Minnesota Penn State| Kenyon College | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,184 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $69,030 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $69,030 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,410 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,470 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,330 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 64% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,218 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 2,524 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Ohio State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 2,184 students)
Kenyon vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Ohio State?
- Kenyon College is 483.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Kenyon than Ohio State University ($69,030.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Kenyon ($19,575 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 1% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($14,272 vs. $14,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Ohio State University (83% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 233.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($39,330 vs. $11,791)
Kenyon vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 40 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Kenyon vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Ohio State University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,600)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/