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Overview |
Calvin University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Calvin University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Oakland | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 3,364 students)
Calvin University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Oakland?
- Calvin University is 161.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Calvin University than Oakland University ($38,370.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Calvin University ($15,734 vs. $26,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 5.7% lower than costs at Calvin University ($11,309 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 182% larger than aid received Oakland University ($27,189 vs. $9,641)
Calvin University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 132 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Calvin University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Oakland University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- Oakland graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/