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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $232 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Cedarville University?
- Kalamazoo College is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Cedarville University ($56,001.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Kalamazoo College ($25,462 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 35% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($8,400 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 113.1% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($41,855 vs. $19,637)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Cedarville University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,450)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/