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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Madison is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Wisconsin?
- Kalamazoo College is 503.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($56,001.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Kalamazoo College ($13,376 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,340 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Madison (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 274.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($41,855 vs. $11,171)
Kalamazoo College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Kalamazoo College (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $10,400 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $54,400)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,450)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/