Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Hope College ISU Wheaton College Bradley GVSU Cedarville University Illinois Wooster Michigan State Loyola DePauw Lawrence| Illinois Wesleyan University | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IWU | Calvin College | ||
| 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 | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IWU | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $38,370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
IWU | Calvin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IWU | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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 College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Calvin College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at IWU than Calvin College ($53,610.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than IWU ($25,775 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College 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 College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Calvin College ($36,614 vs. $26,448)
IWU vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 47 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Calvin College (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College 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 College 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/