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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $201 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Skidmore College than Kalamazoo College ($61,132.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Skidmore College ($26,981 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 46.7% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($11,340 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Skidmore College (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Kalamazoo College ($45,748 vs. $41,855)
Kalamazoo College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Skidmore College? 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 Skidmore College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Kalamazoo College (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates of Kalamazoo College and Skidmore College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($54,400 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,450)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/