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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 504 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Penn State Beaver?
- Kalamazoo College is 320.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Penn State Beaver ($58,185.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Kalamazoo College ($19,329 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 6.4% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($12,084 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Penn State Beaver (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 411.6% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($45,123 vs. $8,820)
Kalamazoo College vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Kalamazoo College .
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Penn State Beaver (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $900 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $368 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($26,450 vs. $26,818)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/