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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 College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| 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 College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,231 students)
DePaul vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Calvin College?
- DePaul University is 10% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at DePaul than Calvin College ($42,189.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than DePaul ($25,775 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 44.1% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,150 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 1.7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($26,448 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Calvin College? 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 College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than DePaul University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,449)
- DePaul graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($241 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/