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Xavier Wooster Michigan University of Dayton Michigan State Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami Oberlin ONU| Kalamazoo College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | JCU | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or JCU?
- Kalamazoo College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Kalamazoo College than John Carroll University ($56,001.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than JCU ($26,981 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 16.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,340 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 37.6% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($41,855 vs. $30,415)
Kalamazoo College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or JCU? 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 JCU and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than John Carroll University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $489 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,450 vs. $26,939)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/