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Overview |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $273 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,196 students)
DePaul vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 33.3% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than DePaul University ($58,185.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than DePaul ($26,050 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 52.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,084 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 62.4% larger than aid received DePaul University ($45,123 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than DePaul University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,450)
- DePaul graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($241 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/