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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Wittenberg University?
- Kalamazoo College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Wittenberg University ($56,001.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Kalamazoo College ($22,912 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 0.5% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,280 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($41,855 vs. $32,632)
Kalamazoo College vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Wittenberg University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $46,300)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/