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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 562.9% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 562.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Luther Rice University ($56,001.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 57.2% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,340 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Luther Rice University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($41,855 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Luther Rice University .
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University or Kalamazoo College? 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 Kalamazoo College and Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Luther Rice University (80% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $41,600)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/