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Overview |
Calvin College | Oakland | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | 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 College | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| 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 College | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Oakland?
- Calvin College is 165.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Calvin College than Oakland University ($38,370.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Calvin College ($15,161 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 0.4% lower than costs at Oakland University ($11,150 vs. $11,192)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 171.1% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,448 vs. $9,755)
Calvin College vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 132 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Oakland University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- Oakland graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/