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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 26% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 351 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or SVC?
- Kalamazoo College is 121.9% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Southern Vermont College ($56,001.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 3.1% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,000 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Southern Vermont College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($41,855 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Kalamazoo College .
Kalamazoo College vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or SVC? 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 SVC and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Southern Vermont College (80% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $15,800 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $38,600)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/