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Overview |
Calvin College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $278 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Michigan Tech?
- Calvin College is 121.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Michigan Tech than Calvin College ($39,256.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Calvin College ($18,235 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 8.1% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,150 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 64.1% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($26,448 vs. $16,114)
Calvin College vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 5 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Calvin College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Michigan Technological University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $451 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,900)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/