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Overview |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at TCU than Calvin University ($53,890.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than TCU ($25,775 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 27.8% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,150 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 6% larger than aid received Calvin University ($28,048 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 18 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than TCU (56.1%)
Calvin University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or TCU? 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 TCU and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Texas Christian University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,000)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,449)
- TCU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/