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Overview |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $272 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Gonzaga than Calvin College ($49,800.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Gonzaga ($25,775 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 23.7% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($11,150 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Calvin College ($27,601 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 3 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Calvin College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Calvin College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Calvin College (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $47,000)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $55 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,394 vs. $26,449)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($272 vs. $273)
- More Gonzaga 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/