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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $240 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or UW-Eau Claire?
- Kalamazoo College is 660.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($56,001.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Kalamazoo College ($15,000 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 25.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($9,014 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 884.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($41,855 vs. $4,251)
Kalamazoo College vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UW-Eau Claire (3.59)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
Kalamazoo College vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $6,500 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,900)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,450)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Eau Claire students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/