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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $214 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 320 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Goddard College?
- Kalamazoo College is 207.5% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Goddard College ($56,001.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Kalamazoo College ($17,931 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 440% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($2,100 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Goddard College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 318.5% larger than aid received Goddard College ($41,855 vs. $10,002)
Kalamazoo College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Kalamazoo College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Kalamazoo College.
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $5,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,450)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($214 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/