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Overview |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 67% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,885 students)
University of Akron vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 556% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403% higher at Kenyon than University of Akron Main Campus ($66,240.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Kenyon ($14,667 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 9.7% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($12,410 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Kenyon College (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 336.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($37,226 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 286 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
University of Akron vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (87% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $12,800 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,100)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/