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Overview |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $299 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,353 students)
Calvin College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 38% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Allegheny College than Calvin College ($52,950.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Allegheny College ($25,775 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 23.7% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,150 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Calvin College ($42,599 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Calvin College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Calvin College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $2,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $29,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($273 vs. $299)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/