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Overview |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Ohio State?
- Calvin College is 232.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Calvin College than Ohio State University ($38,370.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Calvin College ($19,582 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 25.6% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,150 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 140.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($26,448 vs. $10,993)
Calvin College vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 93 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Calvin College vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Calvin College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,000)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $4,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,449)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/