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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Kalamazoo College | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Michigan State?
- Kalamazoo College is 268.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Kalamazoo College than Michigan State University ($56,001.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Kalamazoo College ($22,803 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,990 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Michigan State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 382% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($41,855 vs. $8,684)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Michigan State University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $54,400)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,450)
- Michigan State 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 Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/