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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | North Central University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 950/1148 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | North Central University | ||
| 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 North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 992 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or North Central University?
- Kalamazoo College is 106.3% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than North Central University ($56,001.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central University than Kalamazoo College ($23,374 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 26.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($8,940 vs. $11,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College as North Central University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 139.4% larger than aid received North Central University ($41,855 vs. $17,481)
Kalamazoo College vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or North Central 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 North Central University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than North Central University (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $21,100 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- North Central University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/