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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 8,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #446 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $29,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $9,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $12,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $10,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 12,026 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 6,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1010/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or UM-Dearborn?
- Kalamazoo College is 302.3% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Michigan Dearborn ($56,001.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Kalamazoo College ($12,444 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 25.3% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($9,048 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Michigan Dearborn (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 289% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($41,855 vs. $10,761)
Kalamazoo College vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
Kalamazoo College vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $1,600 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,800)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,450)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/