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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $245 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 650 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or D&E College?
- Kalamazoo College is 87.4% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than Davis & Elkins College ($56,001.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Kalamazoo College ($20,126 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 12% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,125 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 66.6% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($41,855 vs. $25,119)
Kalamazoo College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or D&E 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 D&E College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (80% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $16,900 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,738 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,450)
- D&E College 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 D&E College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/