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ISU IU Hope College Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State| University of Iowa | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $273 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Iowa | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 3,231 students)
Iowa vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 340.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Calvin College than University of Iowa ($38,370.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Calvin College ($19,587 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,150 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 165.6% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($26,448 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 38 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Iowa vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Iowa (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $12,800 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,000)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $4,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $26,449)
- Iowa graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($223 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/