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Overview |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | ONU | ||
| 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
- Calvin College is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,015 students)
Calvin College vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or ONU?
- Calvin College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Calvin College than Ohio Northern University ($38,370.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than ONU ($25,775 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 15.7% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,150 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($26,448 vs. $24,235)
Calvin College vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 44 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
Calvin College vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or ONU? 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 ONU and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Ohio Northern University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/