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Overview |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $270 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Pacific than Calvin College ($50,884.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Pacific ($25,775 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 29.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,150 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Calvin College ($33,340 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 112 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Pacific University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $293 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,156 vs. $26,449)
- Pacific graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($270 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/