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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $273 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Kalamazoo College ($57,270.00 vs. $56,001.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Muhlenberg College ($26,981 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 18.5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,340 vs. $13,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College as Muhlenberg College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 9% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($41,855 vs. $38,412)
Kalamazoo College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Kalamazoo College (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $40 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $26,490)
- Muhlenberg College and Kalamazoo College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($273 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/