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St Olaf Wooster Michigan Oberlin Beloit College Michigan State Macalester College Denison IWU Whitman College Kenyon Wisconsin| Kalamazoo College | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $282 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Lawrence?
- Kalamazoo College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Lawrence University ($58,185.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Lawrence ($26,050 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 2.1% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,838 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($45,123 vs. $40,431)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Lawrence (63%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Lawrence University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,600)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,350)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($273 vs. $282)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/