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Overview |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,114 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,114 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,434 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,190 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,619 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,241 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1065/1280 | 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 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 1,196 students)
North Central College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $44,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than North Central College ($58,185.00 vs. $44,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than Kalamazoo College ($24,190 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 2.9% lower than costs at North Central College ($12,084 vs. $12,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 47.4% larger than aid received North Central College ($45,123 vs. $30,619)
North Central College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or North Central College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than North Central College (58.3%)
North Central College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College 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 North Central College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than North Central College (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $5,500 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- North Central College 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 North Central College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/