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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or UC?
- Kalamazoo College is 387% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($56,001.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Kalamazoo College ($20,149 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,340 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 379.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($41,855 vs. $8,733)
Kalamazoo College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or UC? 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 UC and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $8,800 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,450)
- UC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/