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College Raptor\u2014a web-based organization dedicated to helping students and families find their best-fit institution of higher education\u2014has chosen Kalamazoo College as one of the top 25 schools in the Midwest regardless of size or public\/private status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The list of schools<\/a>, which places K at No. 23 for 2025, encompasses institutions from the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. In making its selections this year, College Raptor considered graduation rates, campus diversity, endowment per student, retention rate, selectivity and other metrics. Its full methodology is available online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a separate ranking last year, College Raptor also rated K as one of 15 Hidden Gems<\/a> in the Great Lakes region as the College receives fewer than 5,000 applications a year while sustaining a student population of fewer than 7,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince 2015, we\u2019ve carefully assembled our lists each year to highlight the best schools in different categories to help families get started in the discovery process,\u201d College Raptor CEO Bill Staib said. “K has shown dedication to academic excellence. We are proud to highlight them.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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