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Overview |
Calvin University | WLC | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,364 students vs. 1,094 students)
Calvin University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or WLC?
- Calvin University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Calvin University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($38,370.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Calvin University ($22,809 vs. $26,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 0.6% lower than costs at Calvin University ($11,880 vs. $11,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($27,189 vs. $24,122)
Calvin University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 101 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
Calvin University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or WLC? 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 WLC and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $4,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- WLC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/