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Overview |
Calvin College | Michigan | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $207 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Calvin College | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Michigan?
- Calvin College is 133.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Michigan than Calvin College ($55,002.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Calvin College ($19,318 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,150 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 74.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($26,448 vs. $15,121)
Calvin College vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 182 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Calvin College vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Calvin College (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $27,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,449)
- Michigan graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($207 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/