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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $289 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 158 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Laurel University?
- Kalamazoo College is 433.3% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Laurel University ($56,001.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Kalamazoo College ($19,269 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 22.2% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($9,280 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 573.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($41,855 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Kalamazoo College vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Laurel University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $38,900)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $1,519 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,969)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($273 vs. $289)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/