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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 University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DU | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 3,231 students)
DU vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Calvin University?
- University of Denver is 44% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at DU than Calvin University ($55,260.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than DU ($25,775 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 38.7% lower than costs at University of Denver ($11,150 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University 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 University ($30,954 vs. $26,448)
DU vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 47 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University 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 University (74.2%)
DU vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Calvin University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $16,400 more per year than Calvin University 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 University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,449)
- DU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University 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/