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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Grace University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $183 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Grace University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 298 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Grace University?
- Kalamazoo College is 153.2% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Grace University ($56,001.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Kalamazoo College ($19,798 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 54.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($7,324 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 220% larger than aid received Grace University ($41,855 vs. $13,079)
Kalamazoo College vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Grace University? 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 Grace University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Grace University (80% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $8,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,450)
- Grace University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($183 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/