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Overview |
Calvin College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Calvin College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Calvin College is 442.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Calvin College than SUNY at Fredonia ($38,370.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Calvin College ($15,795 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 27.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($11,150 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 145% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($26,448 vs. $10,794)
Calvin College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 152 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $4,700 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/