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Hope College Roosevelt University Loyola ISU UIC Northern Illinois Wheaton College Columbia College Notre Dame College Lake Forest College Illinois Cleveland Institute of Music| DePaul University | Calvin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 3,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $26,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $27,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 4,719 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1070/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $273 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Calvin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 3,364 students)
DePaul vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Calvin University?
- DePaul University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at DePaul than Calvin University ($43,665.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than DePaul ($26,374 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 54.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,950 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Calvin University ($27,782 vs. $27,189)
DePaul vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
DePaul vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Calvin University? 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 Calvin University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than DePaul University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,449)
- DePaul graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($241 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/