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Oberlin Denison Macalester College Case Western Grinnell Bucknell Lafayette College University of Richmond Davidson Lehigh Washington and Lee Reed| Washington College | Kenyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Washington College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1360/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Washington College | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,184 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Kenyon than Washington College ($69,030.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Kenyon ($33,553 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 9.7% lower than costs at Washington College ($14,410 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Kenyon College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Washington College ($39,330 vs. $36,593)
Washington College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Kenyon (30.7%)
Washington College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,800)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,250)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/