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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,214 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $40,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $40,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $28,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $28,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 2,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1148/1378 | ||
| 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 |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westminster College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,214 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Westminster?
- Kalamazoo College is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Westminster College ($58,185.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Westminster ($26,050 vs. $28,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 2.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,770 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 57.3% larger than aid received Westminster College ($45,123 vs. $28,677)
Kalamazoo College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Westminster (68.8%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Westminster College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $500 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- Westminster graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/