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Overview |
Coe College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Coe College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $273 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Coe College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Coe 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
- Coe College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,278 students vs. 1,196 students)
Coe College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Coe College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $52,226.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than Coe College ($58,185.00 vs. $52,226.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Kalamazoo College ($20,940 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 6.6% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,336 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Coe College ($45,123 vs. $43,772)
Coe College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Coe College (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,100)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $1,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $28,105)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($273 vs. $290)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/