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Overview |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 57% |
Admission |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $218 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- University of Richmond is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or University of Richmond?
- Kenyon College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Kenyon than University of Richmond ($66,240.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Kenyon ($29,248 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 9.3% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,610 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than University of Richmond (80% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 24.6% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($46,385 vs. $37,226)
Kenyon vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 2 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Kenyon vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than University of Richmond (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $21,000 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $2,148 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,148)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($196 vs. $218)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/