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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 1,182 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Austin College?
- Kalamazoo College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Austin College ($56,001.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Kalamazoo College ($24,739 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 14.3% lower than costs at Austin College ($11,340 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 26.7% larger than aid received Austin College ($41,855 vs. $33,033)
Kalamazoo College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Austin 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 Austin College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Austin College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $200 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $54,400)
- Austin College students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,450)
- Austin College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College 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/