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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Wooster Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Grand Valley State University | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
GVSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
GVSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,210 students)
GVSU vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 301.4% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182% higher at Kalamazoo College than Grand Valley State University ($56,001.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Kalamazoo College ($17,105 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,140 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Grand Valley State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 375% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($41,855 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
GVSU vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Grand Valley State University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $9,800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- GVSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU 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/