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Hope College Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami Wheaton College Union College| Calvin University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | 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 University | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,416 students)
Calvin University vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Denison?
- Denison University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Denison than Calvin University ($60,000.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Denison ($25,775 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 29.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,150 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 38% larger than aid received Calvin University ($36,497 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Calvin University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Denison (22%)
Calvin University vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Calvin University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,000)
- Denison University students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Denison graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University 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/