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Overview |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 3,364 students)
Calvin University vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Wisconsin?
- Calvin University is 297.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Wisconsin than Calvin University ($39,042.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Calvin University ($14,216 vs. $26,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 13% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,950 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 139.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($27,189 vs. $11,350)
Calvin University vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 98 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Calvin University (3.84)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Calvin University vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Calvin University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $17,800 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $47,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,449)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/