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Overview |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $278 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,922 students)
Calvin College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at JCU than Calvin College ($45,490.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than JCU ($25,775 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 18.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,150 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 15% larger than aid received Calvin College ($30,415 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 75 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or JCU? 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 JCU and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than John Carroll University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,939)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/