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PLNU Pepperdine Wooster Michigan Biola University Michigan State UCSB Chapman Oberlin St Olaf Denison Wheaton College| Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1188/1373 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $273 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Westmont College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Westmont 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,196 students)
Westmont College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Kalamazoo College than Westmont College ($58,185.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Westmont College ($26,050 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 35.4% lower than costs at Westmont College ($12,084 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Westmont College ($45,123 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
Westmont College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont 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 Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Westmont College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $200 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $54,400)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,327 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $26,450)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($259 vs. $273)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/