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Overview |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,885 students)
Union College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $63,603.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Kenyon than Union College ($66,240.00 vs. $63,603.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Kenyon ($41,136 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 15.9% lower than costs at Union College ($13,610 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Kenyon College (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($37,530 vs. $37,226)
Union College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Union College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Union College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $21,300 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/