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Overview |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $273 |
Diversity |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,210 students)
CSU vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 631.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 631.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Chicago State University ($56,001.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Kalamazoo College ($6,446 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 21.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,340 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 163.4% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($41,855 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Chicago State University (80% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $16,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $38,300)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,450 vs. $31,250)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($273 vs. $323)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/