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Overview |
Calvin College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $274 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,992 students)
Calvin College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Oberlin than Calvin College ($61,106.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Oberlin ($25,775 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 64.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,150 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 32.5% larger than aid received Calvin College ($35,040 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 155 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Calvin College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Calvin College (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,900)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $130 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,579)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin 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/