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Overview |
Kenyon | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,184 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $69,030 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $69,030 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,410 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,470 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,330 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,218 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 2,524 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kenyon | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,184 students vs. 2,112 students)
Kenyon vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Willamette University?
- Kenyon College is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Kenyon than Willamette University ($69,030.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Kenyon ($27,716 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 7.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,410 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Willamette University ($39,330 vs. $34,396)
Kenyon vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 107 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Kenyon vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Willamette University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/