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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Case Western | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 9% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Case Western than Kalamazoo College ($61,040.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Case Western ($26,981 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 51.9% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($11,340 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Case Western Reserve University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($41,855 vs. $35,452)
Kalamazoo College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Case Western Reserve University (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $54,400)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,450)
- Case Western graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/