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Overview |
Taylor University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Taylor University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,210 students)
Taylor University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Taylor University ($56,001.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Taylor University ($26,981 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 2.6% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,058 vs. $11,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University as Kalamazoo College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 79.6% larger than aid received Taylor University ($41,855 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is the same as at Kalamazoo College (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,450)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/