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Overview |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | 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 University | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,992 students)
Calvin University vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Oberlin than Calvin University ($61,106.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Oberlin ($25,775 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 64.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,150 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University 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 University ($35,040 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 155 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Calvin University vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Calvin University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,900)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $130 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,579)
- Calvin University 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 University 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/