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Overview |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,729 students)
Calvin College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at MSOE than Calvin College ($44,601.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Calvin College ($25,661 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 12.1% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,150 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 20.4% larger than aid received Calvin College ($31,850 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 46 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Calvin College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $21,900 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/