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Overview |
Washington College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Washington College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $273 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Washington College ($56,001.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Washington College ($26,981 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 22% lower than costs at Washington College ($11,340 vs. $13,834)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington College as Kalamazoo College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 17.3% larger than aid received Washington College ($41,855 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Washington College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,450)
- Washington College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($250 vs. $273)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/