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Overview |
Calvin College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Clarkson than Calvin College ($54,960.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Clarkson ($25,775 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 50.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,150 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 56.1% larger than aid received Calvin College ($41,285 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 4 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Calvin College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Clarkson University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson 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/