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Michigan WSU Oberlin GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Denison Oakland UM-Dearborn| Michigan State University | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $196 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,885 students)
Michigan State vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 336% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Kenyon than Michigan State University ($66,240.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Kenyon ($22,803 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 23.8% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($10,990 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Kenyon College (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 328.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($37,226 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 176 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Michigan State vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Michigan State University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $6,484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,484)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/