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Overview |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $273 |
Diversity |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 1,210 students)
IU vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 459.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Indiana University Bloomington ($56,001.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Kalamazoo College ($16,234 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 7.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,340 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Indiana University Bloomington (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 304.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($41,855 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or IU .
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
IU vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $1,800 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,400)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $3,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,450)
- IU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/