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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC Wooster UofSC Michigan University of Richmond Georgia Denison| Kalamazoo College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Furman?
- Kalamazoo College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Kalamazoo College than Furman University ($56,001.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Furman ($26,981 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 33.6% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,340 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 15% larger than aid received Furman University ($41,855 vs. $36,384)
Kalamazoo College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Furman (67%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Furman? 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 Furman and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Kalamazoo College (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $100 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,007 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,450)
- Furman graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/