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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Michigan Tech?
- Kalamazoo College is 223.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Kalamazoo College than Michigan Technological University ($56,001.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Kalamazoo College ($18,235 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 6.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,340 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 159.7% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($41,855 vs. $16,114)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Michigan Tech? 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 Tech and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Michigan Technological University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($26,450 vs. $26,900)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/