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Overview |
Calvin College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $266 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Calvin College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Ithaca College than Calvin College ($48,126.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Ithaca College ($25,775 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 42.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,150 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Calvin College ($29,677 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Calvin College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $699 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,449)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/