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Overview |
UChicago | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 80% |
Admission |
UChicago | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
UChicago | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $196 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
UChicago | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | 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
- University of Chicago is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 1,885 students)
UChicago vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than UChicago for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Kenyon than University of Chicago ($66,240.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than Kenyon ($36,991 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 35.2% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($13,610 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than University of Chicago (80% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 30.1% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($48,422 vs. $37,226)
UChicago vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 171 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Kenyon College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $45,600 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $52,900)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($149 vs. $196)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago 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/