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Hope College ISU Wheaton College Bradley GVSU Cedarville University Illinois Wooster Michigan State Loyola DePauw Lawrence| Illinois Wesleyan University | Calvin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Calvin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Calvin University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at IWU than Calvin University ($53,610.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than IWU ($25,775 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 11.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,150 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Calvin University ($36,614 vs. $26,448)
IWU vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 47 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Calvin University (3.84)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Calvin University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/