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Overview |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Wabash College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Wabash College ($56,001.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Kalamazoo College ($22,976 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 10.2% lower than costs at Wabash College ($11,340 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Wabash College ($41,855 vs. $37,119)
Wabash College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Wabash College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash 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 Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Wabash College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,400)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- Wabash 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 Wabash College 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/