Kenyon College is the more selective of the two, admitting 30.2% of applicants versus 44.9% at Occidental College. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $16,567 per year at Kenyon College versus $21,468 at Occidental College. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1400–1495 at Kenyon College and 1400–1510 at Occidental College.
| Metric | Kenyon College | Occidental College |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 30.2% | 44.9% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1400–1495 | 1400–1510 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 |
| Yield rate | 19.3% | 13.0% |
| Class size | 412 | 437 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $16,567 | $21,468 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $52,567 | $54,959 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Kenyon College admits 30.2% of applicants, compared with 44.9% at Occidental College, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $16,567 per year at Kenyon College and $21,468 at Occidental College, so Kenyon College is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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