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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $299 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Allegheny College?
- Kalamazoo College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $54,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Allegheny College ($58,185.00 vs. $54,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Allegheny College ($26,050 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 14.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,084 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($45,123 vs. $42,682)
Kalamazoo College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is the same as at Allegheny College (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $800 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $29,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($273 vs. $299)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/