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Overview |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,967 students)
Calvin College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Wooster than Calvin College ($57,050.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Wooster ($25,775 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 21.1% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($11,150 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 60% larger than aid received Calvin College ($42,315 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 35 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Calvin College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than The College of Wooster (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $4,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,000)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Wooster graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/