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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or MSOE?
- Kalamazoo College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($56,001.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Kalamazoo College ($25,661 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 10.2% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,340 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 31.4% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($41,855 vs. $31,850)
Kalamazoo College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Kalamazoo College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $14,500 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/