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Overview |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | 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 University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Providence?
- Providence College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Providence than Calvin University ($56,980.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Providence ($25,775 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 48.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,150 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University 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 University ($30,971 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Calvin University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Calvin University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Calvin University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University 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/