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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Wooster Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Michigan Tech UM-Dearborn| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,693 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,998 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,713 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,183 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,217 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Applied | 20,100 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 17,020 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1188/1373 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $273 |
Diversity |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 1,196 students)
WMU vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 282.8% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Western Michigan University ($58,185.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Kalamazoo College ($20,183 vs. $26,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 3.2% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($11,713 vs. $12,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo College than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 449.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($45,123 vs. $8,217)
WMU vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or WMU .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Kalamazoo College (76.2%)
WMU vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Western Michigan University (80% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $5,500 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,900)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $183 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($26,450 vs. $26,633)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($273 vs. $275)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU 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/