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Overview |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | 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 University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 University based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin University vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 56% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Calvin University ($59,864.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Carnegie Mellon ($25,775 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 47.9% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($11,150 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University 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 University ($43,966 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 246 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Calvin University (3.84)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Calvin University vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Calvin University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $55,700 more per year than Calvin University 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 University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,449)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University 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/