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Overview |
Kenyon | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 96% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kenyon | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Ohio University?
- Kenyon College is 396.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.3% higher at Kenyon than Ohio University Main Campus ($66,240.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Kenyon ($20,207 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 10.3% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($12,336 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Kenyon College (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 295.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($37,226 vs. $9,416)
Kenyon vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 227 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Ohio University? 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 University and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,500)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/