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Overview |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 363 students)
Calvin College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Calvin College is 177.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Calvin College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($38,370.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Calvin College ($19,505 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 9.9% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,150 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 157.6% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($26,448 vs. $10,269)
Calvin College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 259 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $8,300 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $369 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,818)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/