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Overview |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 83% |
Admission |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1360/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $196 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Kenyon | ||
| 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
- Smith College is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,830 students vs. 2,184 students)
Smith College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Kenyon than Smith College ($69,030.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Kenyon ($27,823 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 47.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,410 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Smith College (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($54,311 vs. $39,330)
Smith College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College 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 Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Smith College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,900)
- Kenyon College and Smith College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,000 vs. $19,000)
- Kenyon College and Smith College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($196 vs. $196)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College 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/