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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Northern Michigan 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Northern Michigan University?
- Kalamazoo College is 374.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Northern Michigan University ($56,001.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Kalamazoo College ($17,346 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,340 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 346% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($41,855 vs. $9,385)
Kalamazoo College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Northern Michigan University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,450)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/