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Overview |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $248 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Case Western | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Case Western than Calvin College ($61,040.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Case Western ($25,775 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 54.4% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($11,150 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 34% larger than aid received Calvin College ($35,452 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 196 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Calvin College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Calvin College (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $37,700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $47,000)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,449)
- Case Western graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/