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Overview |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $273 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 3,231 students)
Northwestern vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Calvin College?
- Northwestern University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Northwestern than Calvin College ($62,391.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Calvin College ($22,095 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 74.3% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,150 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 133.3% larger than aid received Calvin College ($61,716 vs. $26,448)
Northwestern vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 258 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Calvin College (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $42,800 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $47,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,449)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($200 vs. $273)
- More Northwestern 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/