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Overview |
Cornell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 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 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Cornell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cornell 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than Cornell College ($58,185.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Kalamazoo College ($25,850 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 6.4% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,358 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Cornell College ($45,123 vs. $38,486)
Cornell College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Cornell College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Cornell College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/