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Overview |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $271 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 56% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Calvin College ($59,864.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Carnegie Mellon ($25,775 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 47.9% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($11,150 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Calvin College ($43,966 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 246 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Calvin College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Calvin College (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $55,700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $47,000)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,449)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/