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Overview |
Kenyon | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kenyon | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 1,299 students)
Kenyon vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Wittenberg University?
- Kenyon College is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Kenyon than Wittenberg University ($66,240.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Kenyon ($22,912 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 20.7% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($11,280 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($37,226 vs. $32,632)
Kenyon vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Kenyon .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Wittenberg University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,300)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/