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Overview |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 80% |
Admission |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $196 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,885 students)
Michigan vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 303.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Kenyon than University of Michigan ($66,240.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Kenyon ($19,318 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 3.3% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($13,171 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than University of Michigan (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 146.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($37,226 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 49 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Kenyon College (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $21,500 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,103)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($196 vs. $207)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/