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Overview |
Taylor University | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $196 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Taylor University | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,885 students)
Taylor University vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Kenyon than Taylor University ($66,240.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Kenyon ($27,366 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 23.1% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($11,058 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Kenyon College (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 59.7% larger than aid received Taylor University ($37,226 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 144 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kenyon (3.84)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Taylor University vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Taylor University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,300)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($196 vs. $248)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/