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Hope College Wheaton College GVSU Cedarville University Wesley College Michigan State Taylor University Michigan Wooster Wittenberg University DePauw Loyola| Calvin College | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,410 students)
Calvin College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at OWU than Calvin College ($49,262.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than OWU ($25,775 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 23.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,150 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 39% larger than aid received Calvin College ($36,757 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
Calvin College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or OWU? 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 OWU and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/