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Hope College Wheaton College Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern GVSU Cedarville University Murray State University Michigan State WKU Xavier UC| Northern Kentucky University | Calvin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $273 |
Diversity |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Calvin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 3,231 students)
NKU vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Calvin University?
- Calvin University is 275.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Calvin University than Northern Kentucky University ($38,370.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Calvin University ($7,259 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 0.9% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,150 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 134.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,448 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 134 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
NKU vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $7,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,449)
- NKU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($257 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/