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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | W&J | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 1,151 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or W&J?
- Kalamazoo College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Washington & Jefferson College ($56,001.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Kalamazoo College ($25,636 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 19.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,340 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($41,855 vs. $38,963)
Kalamazoo College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or W&J? 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 W&J and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/