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Overview |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or WSU?
- Calvin College is 196.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Calvin College than Wayne State University ($38,370.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Calvin College ($15,347 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 1.5% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,150 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 149.4% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($26,448 vs. $10,605)
Calvin College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 132 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or WSU? 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 WSU and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Wayne State University (77% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,449)
- WSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/