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Overview |
Valpo | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Valpo | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,885 students)
Valpo vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Kenyon than Valparaiso University ($66,240.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Kenyon ($22,755 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 3.3% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($13,180 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($37,226 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 176 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Valpo vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Valparaiso University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/