{"id":22940,"date":"2024-07-31T15:44:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T19:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=22940"},"modified":"2024-07-31T15:44:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T19:44:04","slug":"colleges-worth-your-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/colleges-worth-your-money\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Colleges Worth Your Money’ Highlights K"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A book endorsed by education authors, reporters and professionals that highlights the value of 200 colleges and universities across the country features Kalamazoo College for the third consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colleges Worth Your Money: A Guide to What America\u2019s Top Schools Can Do for You<\/em> factors cost, career services offerings and return on investment along with 75 key statistics about each institution. It provides K with praise and high marks for its small class sizes, attractive career services<\/a> offerings, outstanding professional outcomes, high graduation rates<\/a>, international experiences<\/a>, and need-based and merit-based financial aid<\/a> packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe school\u2019s ascendance into the national spotlight can be traced to 1996 when the school was included in Loren Pope\u2019s popular book, Colleges That Change Lives<\/em>,\u201d it says. \u201cThis is, indeed, an institution of higher learning that grants undergrads a personalized and bountiful four years of education. If the cost fits into your plan, then it is absolutely worth your money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

K is the only private school in Michigan featured in Colleges Worthy Your Money<\/em>, which is available now at bookstores and online<\/a>. Learn more about the book at the College Transitions blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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