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Overview |
Vassar | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 80% |
Admission |
Vassar | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $196 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Vassar | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 1,885 students)
Vassar vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Vassar for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $63,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Kenyon than Vassar College ($66,240.00 vs. $63,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Kenyon ($30,603 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 21.7% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,610 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Vassar College (80% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($50,193 vs. $37,226)
Vassar vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 70 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Kenyon College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,900)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $3,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Kenyon graduates. ($15,780 vs. $19,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Kenyon graduates. ($163 vs. $196)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/