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Overview |
U of R | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 80% |
Admission |
U of R | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $196 |
Diversity |
U of R | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
U of R | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
U of R | 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 Rochester is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,885 students)
U of R vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Kenyon than University of Rochester ($66,240.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Kenyon ($39,775 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 34% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,610 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than University of Rochester (80% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 6.7% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($39,715 vs. $37,226)
U of R vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
U of R vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than University of Rochester (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $18,100 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($196 vs. $253)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/