Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UIC Hope College MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Wheaton College Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU| Illinois Institute of Technology | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IIT | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | calvin.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IIT | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $38,370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Calvin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.4% | ||
| 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 | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Calvin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IIT | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 54% | ||
| 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 College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 3,231 students)
IIT vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Calvin College?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at IIT than Calvin College ($48,670.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than IIT ($25,775 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 39.6% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($11,150 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 52.2% larger than aid received Calvin College ($40,243 vs. $26,448)
IIT vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 49 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have at the same average high school GPA (3.84) as students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College 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 College graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College 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/