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Overview |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $278 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Pitt?
- Calvin College is 94.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Calvin College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($38,370.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Calvin College ($24,286 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,150 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 142.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($26,448 vs. $10,919)
Calvin College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 70 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Calvin College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Calvin College (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $11,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $460 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,909)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/