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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1180/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Houghton College | ||
| 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 1,014 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Houghton College?
- Kalamazoo College is 248.6% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Houghton College ($58,185.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Kalamazoo College ($22,358 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 11.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,810 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 531.2% larger than aid received Houghton College ($45,123 vs. $7,149)
Kalamazoo College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Houghton College? 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 Houghton College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Houghton College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,450)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College 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/