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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 1,094 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or WLC?
- Kalamazoo College is 68.6% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($58,185.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Kalamazoo College ($22,809 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 1.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,880 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 87.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($45,123 vs. $24,122)
Kalamazoo College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or WLC? 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 WLC and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $11,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- WLC 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 WLC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/