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Overview |
Valpo | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Valpo | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,210 students)
Valpo vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 29% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Kalamazoo College than Valparaiso University ($56,001.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Kalamazoo College ($22,755 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 16.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,340 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($41,855 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Valpo vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Valparaiso University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $400 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $54,000)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/