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Overview |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1043/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,220 students)
Calvin College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Calvin College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Calvin College than Baldwin Wallace College ($38,370.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Baldwin-Wallace College ($25,775 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 14.8% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($11,150 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($26,448 vs. $24,981)
Calvin College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Baldwin-Wallace College (3.7)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Baldwin-Wallace 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Baldwin Wallace College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/