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Overview |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | 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 College | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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 College based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at TCU than Calvin College ($53,890.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than TCU ($25,775 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 27.8% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,150 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College 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 College ($28,048 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 18 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than TCU (56.1%)
Calvin College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Texas Christian University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,449)
- TCU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/