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Overview |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Providence?
- Providence College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Providence than Calvin College ($56,980.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Providence ($25,775 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 48.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,150 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Calvin College ($30,971 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Calvin College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Providence? 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 Providence and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Calvin College (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/