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Overview |
Centre College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Centre College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1188/1373 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Centre College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Centre College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Centre 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
- Centre College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,356 students vs. 1,196 students)
Centre College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $50,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Kalamazoo College than Centre College ($58,185.00 vs. $50,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Kalamazoo College ($23,780 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 14% lower than costs at Centre College ($12,084 vs. $13,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 14% larger than aid received Centre College ($45,123 vs. $39,597)
Centre College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Centre College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Kalamazoo College (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,500)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/