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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $253 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Kalamazoo College ($59,250.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Lewis and Clark ($26,981 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 26.8% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,340 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($41,855 vs. $38,167)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,450)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Lewis and Clark 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/