North Central vs Kenyon College

North Central College and Kenyon College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. North Central, located in Naperville, Illinois, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Kenyon, nestled in Gambier, Ohio, stands out for its rigorous academic reputation and selective admissions process. While North Central's student body is predominantly composed of undergraduates, Kenyon offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which college best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Kenyon College	North Central College
Overview
Location	Gambier, Ohio	Naperville, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	91.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	36.5%	68.4%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	1340 - 1500	1030 - 1230
ACT range	31 - 34	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	25.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	28.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	7,601	4,551
Total number of admissions given out	2,778	3,113
Admitted students who chose to enroll	508	512
Yield rate	18.3%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$80,270	$61,098
Average net price	$38,927	$26,207
Tuition	$63,060	$42,026
Room & board	$13,310	Room/dormitory: $7,998 Meal plan: $3,890
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $32,553	100.0% Average amount $28,670
Students receiving federal student loan	26.0% Average amount $3,119	60.0% Average amount $5,156
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $3,894	25.0% Average amount $6,992

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,875 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%	2,404 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%
Graduate students	N/A	324 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	26.8%
International students	10.3%	3.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,868	1,333
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Visual & Performing Arts History	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	86.5%	64.4%
Dropout rate	6.5%	35.1%
Transferred out	6.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,959 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $69,651 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,994 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $32,958 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,057 Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: $28,026 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: N/A International/Global Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,334 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,841 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,181 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,561 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $74,669 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,155 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $71,061 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,815 Year 2: $58,921 Year 3: $66,245 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,117 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $64,795 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,621 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $51,292 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,923 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $50,109 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,795 Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: $49,516 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,391 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,721 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,154 Year 2: $45,584 Year 3: $46,743 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,411 Year 2: $40,441 Year 3: $44,647

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