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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 College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 3,231 students)
NKU vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Calvin College?
- Calvin College 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 College 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 College ($7,259 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College 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 College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 134.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,448 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 134 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College 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 College (74.2%)
NKU vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Calvin College 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 College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,449)
- NKU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($257 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College 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/