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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | WMU | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 87 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,370 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,330 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
KMBC | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 15 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 80% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KMBC | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $275 |
Diversity |
KMBC | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KMBC | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 21% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 87 students)
KMBC vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at WMU than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($18,998.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than WMU ($11,160 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 118.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($5,370 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($8,217 vs. $5,330)
KMBC vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or KMBC .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 40 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming WMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than KMBC (35.7%)
KMBC vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC or WMU? 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 WMU and KMBC.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/