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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 1,196 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Xavier?
- Kalamazoo College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $47,895.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Xavier University ($58,185.00 vs. $47,895.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Xavier ($26,050 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 14.4% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,084 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 46% larger than aid received Xavier University ($45,123 vs. $30,901)
Kalamazoo College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Xavier University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $100 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/