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Overview |
Calvin College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | 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 College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| 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 College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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 College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Wisconsin?
- Calvin College is 313.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Calvin College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($38,370.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Calvin College ($13,376 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,150 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 136.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($26,448 vs. $11,171)
Calvin College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 98 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (49.1%)
Calvin College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Calvin College (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $17,800 more per year than Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,449)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College 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/