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Overview |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1188/1373 | ||
| 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 |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 1,196 students)
Loyola vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $50,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Kalamazoo College than Loyola University Chicago ($58,185.00 vs. $50,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Loyola ($26,050 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 39.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,084 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($45,123 vs. $27,123)
Loyola vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Loyola .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Loyola vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Kalamazoo College? 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 Kalamazoo College and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Loyola University Chicago (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $5,400 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,400)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- Loyola 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 Loyola students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/