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Overview |
Calvin College | UC | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Calvin College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Calvin College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or UC?
- Calvin College is 233.7% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Calvin College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($38,370.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Calvin College ($20,149 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,150 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 202.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($26,448 vs. $8,733)
Calvin College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 37 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or UC? 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 UC and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $1,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,449)
- UC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/