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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Aquinas 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 342 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Aquinas College?
- Kalamazoo College is 172.5% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Aquinas College ($58,185.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Kalamazoo College ($20,892 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 36.5% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($8,850 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 252% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($45,123 vs. $12,820)
Kalamazoo College vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Aquinas College (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,450)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($211 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/