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Overview |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $273 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 107.4% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than Brescia University ($56,001.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Kalamazoo College ($16,127 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 7.6% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,540 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Brescia University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 73.1% larger than aid received Brescia University ($41,855 vs. $24,180)
Brescia University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Brescia University .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Brescia University (80% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $42,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($26,450 vs. $29,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($273 vs. $299)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/