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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $225 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 255 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Northwood University-Texas?
- Kalamazoo College is 449% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449% higher at Kalamazoo College than Northwood University Texas ($56,001.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Kalamazoo College ($14,456 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 29.1% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($8,784 vs. $11,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College as Northwood University Texas (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 195.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($41,855 vs. $14,160)
Kalamazoo College vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Kalamazoo College .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Northwood University Texas (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Northwood University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $4,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,450)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($225 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/