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Overview |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Marquette University?
- Kenyon College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Kenyon than Marquette University ($66,240.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Kenyon ($33,136 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 7.5% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,610 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Marquette University ($37,226 vs. $29,102)
Kenyon vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 116 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Marquette University? 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 Marquette University and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Marquette University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/