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Overview |
Benedictine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1200/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $273 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,210 students)
Benedictine University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 71.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Benedictine University ($56,001.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Kalamazoo College ($25,658 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 10.5% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,266 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 108.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($41,855 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Benedictine University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Benedictine University (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,450)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/