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Overview |
Calvin College | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $253 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Calvin College | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Seattle U than Calvin College ($50,328.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Seattle U ($25,775 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 21.3% lower than costs at Seattle University ($11,150 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Calvin College ($30,917 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 10 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Calvin College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Seattle University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $47,000)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,449)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/