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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or BC?
- Kalamazoo College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than Bridgewater College ($58,185.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Kalamazoo College ($19,660 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 18.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,084 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 24.1% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($45,123 vs. $36,350)
Kalamazoo College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or BC? 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 BC and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Bridgewater College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $11,300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $43,100)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/