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Overview |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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 |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $273 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,210 students)
Calvin University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Calvin University ($56,001.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Kalamazoo College ($25,775 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 1.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,150 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 58.3% larger than aid received Calvin University ($41,855 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Calvin University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Calvin University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin 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 Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Calvin University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,450)
- Kalamazoo College and Calvin University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($273 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/