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Overview |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | 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 University | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | 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 University | 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 University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Pitt?
- Calvin University 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 University 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 University ($24,286 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University 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 University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 142.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($26,448 vs. $10,919)
Calvin University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 70 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Calvin University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Calvin University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $11,000 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $460 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,909)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Calvin University 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/