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UIC Hope College MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Wheaton College Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU| Illinois Institute of Technology | Calvin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,563 | 3,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,643 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,643 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,528 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,001 | $26,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,437 | $27,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,912 | 4,719 | ||
| Admitted | 4,939 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
IIT | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
IIT | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (8,563 students vs. 3,364 students)
IIT vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Calvin University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($49,643.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at IIT than Calvin University ($49,643.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Calvin University ($25,001 vs. $26,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 38.3% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($11,950 vs. $16,528)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 59.8% larger than aid received Calvin University ($43,437 vs. $27,189)
IIT vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 49 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have at the same average high school GPA (3.84) as students at Calvin University (3.84)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than IIT (55.4%)
IIT vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $32,300 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/