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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Parkside?
- Kalamazoo College is 789.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($56,001.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Kalamazoo College ($8,510 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 42.4% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($7,966 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 489.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($41,855 vs. $7,098)
Kalamazoo College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (80% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,450)
- Parkside graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/