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Overview |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $273 |
Diversity |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 3,231 students)
UIC vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 249.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Calvin College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($38,370.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Calvin College ($10,384 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 29.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,150 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 91.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($26,448 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 110 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
UIC vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,900 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $7,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,449)
- UIC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($193 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/