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Overview |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 870/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $216 |
Diversity |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 72% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 299 students)
ISU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Illinois State University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at ISU than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($23,681.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than ISU ($14,897 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 73.1% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($6,124 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 112.1% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($11,619 vs. $5,478)
ISU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 80 points higher than at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
ISU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $1,054 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,946 vs. $22,000)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($216 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/