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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 887 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Kalamazoo College is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($56,001.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Kalamazoo College ($19,825 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 52.2% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($7,450 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 98.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($41,855 vs. $21,097)
Kalamazoo College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $38,200)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $83 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,450 vs. $26,533)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/