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Overview |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $273 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 3,231 students)
UChicago vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Calvin College?
- University of Chicago is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at UChicago than Calvin College ($61,179.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than UChicago ($25,775 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 65% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($11,150 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 83.1% larger than aid received Calvin College ($48,422 vs. $26,448)
UChicago vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 304 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Calvin College (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $51,500 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $47,000)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $11,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,449)
- UChicago graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($149 vs. $273)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/