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Oberlin Denison Macalester College Case Western Grinnell Bucknell Lafayette College University of Richmond Davidson SCAD Lehigh Washington and Lee| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 80% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Kenyon College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 919.5% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.1% higher at Kenyon than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($66,240.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Kenyon ($11,251 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 5.5% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($12,902 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (80% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 242.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($37,226 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 227 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $13,800 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,100)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/