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Overview |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | 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 University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,922 students)
Calvin University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at JCU than Calvin University ($45,490.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than JCU ($25,775 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University 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 University 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 University ($30,415 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 75 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University 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 University (74.2%)
Calvin University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than John Carroll University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,939)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Calvin University 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/