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Overview |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $264 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,118 students)
Calvin College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or SPU?
- Calvin College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Calvin College than Seattle Pacific University ($38,370.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than SPU ($25,775 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 29.2% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,150 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($26,448 vs. $25,359)
Calvin College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 57 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or SPU? 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 SPU and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Seattle Pacific University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,000)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $846 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,449)
- SPU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($264 vs. $273)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/