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Overview |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 83% |
Admission |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $196 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 2,184 students)
UMBC vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 647.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.6% higher at Kenyon than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($69,030.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Kenyon ($17,704 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 1.5% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($14,204 vs. $14,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Kenyon College (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 295% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,330 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 126 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
UMBC vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $6,600 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $2,197 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,197)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($196 vs. $219)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/