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CU Boulder CU Denver Hope College Colorado State Colorado School of Mines Wheaton College AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Elon GVSU| University of Denver | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $273 |
Diversity |
DU | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
DU | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DU | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 3,231 students)
DU vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Calvin College?
- University of Denver is 44% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at DU than Calvin College ($55,260.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than DU ($25,775 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 38.7% lower than costs at University of Denver ($11,150 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 17% larger than aid received Calvin College ($30,954 vs. $26,448)
DU vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 47 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
DU vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Calvin College (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $16,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,449)
- DU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/