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Overview |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | 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 College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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 College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,210 students)
Calvin College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Calvin College ($56,001.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Kalamazoo College ($25,775 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 1.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,150 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College 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 College ($41,855 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College 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 College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Calvin College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,450)
- Kalamazoo College and Calvin College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($273 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/