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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Kalamazoo College is 759% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.8% higher at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($56,001.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Kalamazoo College ($13,322 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 43.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($7,890 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 899.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($41,855 vs. $4,187)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $1,479 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($24,971 vs. $26,450)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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/