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Overview |
Calvin College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $253 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Calvin College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Calvin College ($59,250.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Lewis and Clark ($25,775 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 29% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,150 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 44.3% larger than aid received Calvin College ($38,167 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Calvin College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $47,000)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,449)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/