<p>Have you visited any of these locations? Kenyon is in a small town in the middle of Ohio. Swarthmore is a suburb of Philly with a train at the foot of the campus. Totally different feel and totally different education experience. As you already said Michigan is totally different, so to compare would really not make any sense. Both schools will give a good education, but it depends on the level of intensity you are looking for with Swarthmore being more intense in my opinion. As a swimmer, I know that Kenyon would be attractive as swimming is a big deal there. You really need to visit and get a feel. Your college education is not just one piece only about the classes you take, but at least at a LAC, a total experience. Only you know what you are really looking for and how you want to distribute your time and energy. Good luck.</p>