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Overview |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
| Location | Granville, OH | Gambier, OH | South Hadley, MA | |
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | |
| Enrollment | 2,405 | 2,184 | 2,330 | |
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #98 | #59 | #89 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | denison.edu | kenyon.edu | mtholyoke.edu | |
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Costs |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $69,030 | $63,904 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $69,030 | $63,904 | |
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $14,410 | $18,838 | |
| Avg Net Price | $42,177 | $44,470 | $35,782 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,723 | $39,330 | $41,823 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% | 75% |
Admission |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
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| Applied | 14,580 | 8,218 | 5,030 | |
| Admitted | 2,468 | 2,524 | 1,926 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 30.7% | 38.3% | |
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 18% | 30.5% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.84 | 3.87 | |
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | A- | |
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | High | |
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | 31/33 | |
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1360/1500 | 1350/1500 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | 9:1 | |
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Outcomes |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | 85% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,900 | $50,000 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 87% | 77% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | $21,206 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 | $219 |
Diversity |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | 1% | |
| % Women | 0% | 12% | 4% | |
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | Very High | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 66% | 73% | 45% | |
| % Black | 7% | 4% | 6% | |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | 8% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | 4% | |
| % International | 8% | 5% | 26% | |
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
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| % In-State | 21% | 12% | 17% | |
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 67% | 58% | |
Campus |
Denison | Kenyon | MHC | |
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | No | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | No | |
| Daycare Facility | No | No | No | |
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Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 2,184 students)
Denison vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Kenyon than Denison University ($69,030.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Kenyon ($42,177 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 6.9% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,410 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Kenyon College (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Denison University ($39,330 vs. $34,723)
Denison vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Denison (16.9%)
Denison vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Denison University (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/