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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Wooster| University of Iowa | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $273 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 1,210 students)
Iowa vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 542.9% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Iowa ($56,001.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Kalamazoo College ($19,587 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,340 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Iowa (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 320.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($41,855 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Iowa .
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Iowa vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Iowa (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $5,400 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,400)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $4,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $26,450)
- Iowa graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($223 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/