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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or WSU?
- Kalamazoo College is 365.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Wayne State University ($58,185.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Kalamazoo College ($16,021 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,762 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Wayne State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 315.4% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($45,123 vs. $10,862)
Kalamazoo College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or WSU? 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 WSU and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Wayne State University (80% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $3,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,192 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,450)
- WSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/