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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | cornish.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $35,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $35,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $39,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $13,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Cornish College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 443 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cornish College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Cornish College of the Arts?
- Kalamazoo College is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Cornish College of the Arts for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $35,314.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Cornish College of the Arts ($56,001.00 vs. $35,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Cornish College of the Arts ($26,981 vs. $39,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 23.3% lower than costs at Cornish College of the Arts ($11,340 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornish College of the Arts than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 210.4% larger than aid received Cornish College of the Arts ($41,855 vs. $13,485)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cornish College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Cornish College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornish College of the Arts or Kalamazoo College .
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Cornish College of the Arts (71.1%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cornish College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Cornish College of the Arts? 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 Cornish College of the Arts and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Cornish College of the Arts (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $22,700 more per year than Cornish College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $31,700)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornish College of the Arts graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cornish College of the Arts graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornish College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/