Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   Washington and Lee grads earn $23K more ten years out than Kenyon's ($94,810 vs. $71,830)

   Median earnings, 10 yrs
2. 2

   Washington and Lee's yield is 21 pts higher than Kenyon's

   Yield rate
3. 3

   Washington and Lee is 2.2× more selective than Kenyon

   Acceptance rate
4. 4

   Washington and Lee costs about $8K less per year on average than Kenyon ($46,366 vs. $54,379, all students)

   Average cost, all students
5. 5

   Washington and Lee's grants cover 47% of its full price on average, vs. 38% at Kenyon

   Aid generosity
6. 6

   Washington and Lee graduates 8 pts more of its students than Kenyon (94% vs. 87%)

   Graduation rate

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.