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Overview |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $273 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 3,231 students)
Illinois vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 207.6% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Calvin College than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($38,370.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Calvin College ($14,544 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,150 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 59.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($26,448 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 103 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Calvin College (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $19,500 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $47,000)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $5,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,449)
- Illinois graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($211 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/