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Overview |
Calvin University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Calvin University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Calvin University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,364 students vs. 2,301 students)
Calvin University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Viterbo?
- Calvin University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Calvin University than Viterbo University ($38,370.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Calvin University ($23,901 vs. $26,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 11.9% lower than costs at Calvin University ($10,680 vs. $11,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($27,189 vs. $20,319)
Calvin University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 112 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
Calvin University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Viterbo University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,300)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/