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Hope College Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami Wheaton College Union College| Calvin College | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin College | Denison | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,416 students)
Calvin College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Denison?
- Denison University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Denison than Calvin College ($60,000.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Denison ($25,775 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 29.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,150 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 38% larger than aid received Calvin College ($36,497 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Denison (22%)
Calvin College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Denison? 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 Denison and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Calvin College (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,000)
- Denison University students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Denison graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/