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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Ohio University?
- Kalamazoo College is 323.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Ohio University Main Campus ($58,185.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Kalamazoo College ($20,550 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 12.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,084 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 423.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($45,123 vs. $8,616)
Kalamazoo College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,450)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($211 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/