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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo College for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $58,185.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kalamazoo College ($61,858.00 vs. $58,185.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,050 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 43.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,084 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 5.2% larger than aid received Kalamazoo College ($47,463 vs. $45,123)
Kalamazoo College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $5,800 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges 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/