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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Otterbein 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Otterbein University?
- Kalamazoo College is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Otterbein University ($56,001.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Kalamazoo College ($22,661 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 5.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,340 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 74% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($41,855 vs. $24,060)
Kalamazoo College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Otterbein University (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $44,800)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/