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Overview |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 8,862 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $39,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $39,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $14,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $37,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $22,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 8,950 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $225 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (8,862 students vs. 3,364 students)
Calvin University vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($39,400.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Belmont than Calvin University ($39,400.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Belmont ($26,374 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 19.6% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,950 vs. $14,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Belmont University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Belmont University ($27,189 vs. $22,922)
Calvin University vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 44 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
Calvin University vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Belmont University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,000)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,449)
- Belmont graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($225 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/