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CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State Wooster WMU Michigan Ferris State University GVSU Oberlin Northern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $273 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,210 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 286.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Eastern Michigan University ($56,001.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Kalamazoo College ($15,826 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 0.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,340 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 320.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($41,855 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Eastern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,450)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/