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Overview |
Calvin College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $282 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,426 students)
Calvin College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Lawrence than Calvin College ($53,667.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Lawrence ($25,775 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 3.3% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,150 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 51.6% larger than aid received Calvin College ($40,089 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Calvin College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is the same as at Lawrence University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,600)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $901 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,350)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($273 vs. $282)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/