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Overview |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 61% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,885 students)
Kenyon vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Washington and Lee?
- Kenyon College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Kenyon than Washington and Lee University ($66,240.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Kenyon ($24,733 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 24.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,610 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kenyon College than Washington and Lee University (80% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($55,567 vs. $37,226)
Kenyon vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 60 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Kenyon vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Kenyon College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $36,100 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/