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Overview |
Northwestern | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 3,231 students)
Northwestern vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Calvin University?
- Northwestern University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Northwestern than Calvin University ($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 University ($22,095 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 74.3% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,150 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University 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 University ($61,716 vs. $26,448)
Northwestern vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 258 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Calvin University (3.84)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Calvin University (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $42,800 more per year than Calvin University 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 University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,449)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($200 vs. $273)
- More Northwestern 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/