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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| 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 Puget Sound is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,023 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo College for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at University of Puget Sound than Kalamazoo College ($57,330.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than University of Puget Sound ($26,981 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 27.2% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($11,340 vs. $14,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 28.9% larger than aid received University of Puget Sound ($41,855 vs. $32,482)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or University of Puget Sound? 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 Puget Sound and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Puget Sound (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $3,200 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/