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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or University of Mount Union?
- Kalamazoo College is 66.2% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Mount Union ($58,185.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Kalamazoo College ($22,835 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 5.1% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,500 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 87.6% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($45,123 vs. $24,047)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Mount Union (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,200)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/