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Overview |
Calvin College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 College | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Calvin College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Xavier than Calvin College ($44,770.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Xavier ($25,775 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 23.9% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,150 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Calvin College ($27,897 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 91 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is the same as at Xavier University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/