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Overview |
Calvin College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $232 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Cedarville University?
- Calvin College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Calvin College than Cedarville University ($38,370.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Calvin College ($25,462 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 32.7% lower than costs at Calvin College ($8,400 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($26,448 vs. $19,637)
Calvin College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 33 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Calvin College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Cedarville University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,449)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/