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Overview |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1200/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,210 students)
Asbury University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Asbury University ($56,001.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Kalamazoo College ($21,506 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 31.3% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($8,636 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 68.2% larger than aid received Asbury University ($41,855 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Kalamazoo College? 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 Kalamazoo College and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Asbury University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $507 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,450)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/