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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Purdue | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 52,905 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $12,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $11,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 39% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 73,083 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 36,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1190/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (52,905 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Purdue?
- Kalamazoo College is 498.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104% higher at Kalamazoo College than Purdue University Main Campus ($58,185.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Kalamazoo College ($12,421 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 3.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,650 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Purdue University Main Campus (98% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 305.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($45,123 vs. $11,126)
Kalamazoo College vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Purdue (50.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $6,800 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $54,400)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,450)
- Purdue graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/