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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $207 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Michigan | ||
| 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 Michigan is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Michigan?
- Kalamazoo College is 241.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Michigan ($56,001.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Kalamazoo College ($19,318 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,340 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Michigan (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 176.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($41,855 vs. $15,121)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Kalamazoo College (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $20,000 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $54,400)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,450)
- Michigan graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($207 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan 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/