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IU South Bend Wooster Michigan IU BSU Michigan State IUPUI EIU Oberlin St Olaf Denison Purdue| Indiana State University | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $273 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,210 students)
Indiana State vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 492.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Indiana State University ($56,001.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Kalamazoo College ($12,688 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 0.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,340 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 287.5% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($41,855 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Indiana State vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Indiana State University (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $26,450)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/