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BC Lehigh Oberlin University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College Notre Dame Denison Holy Cross Fordham Penn State| Kenyon College | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 52% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $273 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Villanova?
- Kenyon College is 9% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Kenyon than Villanova University ($66,240.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Kenyon ($34,837 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 18.2% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,610 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Villanova University (80% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($42,834 vs. $37,226)
Kenyon vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 9 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Kenyon vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Kenyon College (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $32,200 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $7,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,497)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($196 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/