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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $327 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Alverno College?
- Kalamazoo College is 80.6% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Alverno College ($56,001.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Kalamazoo College ($18,097 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 31.6% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($8,620 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 68.5% larger than aid received Alverno College ($41,855 vs. $24,833)
Kalamazoo College vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Alverno College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,100)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $5,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $31,693)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($273 vs. $327)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/