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Wooster Kentucky Michigan University of Toledo Michigan State Eastern Murray State University Oberlin WKU St Olaf Denison Xavier| Northern Kentucky University | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $273 |
Diversity |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,210 students)
NKU vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 448.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.7% higher at Kalamazoo College than Northern Kentucky University ($56,001.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Kalamazoo College ($7,259 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 0.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,248 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 271.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($41,855 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or NKU .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
NKU vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $14,700 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,450)
- NKU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($257 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/