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Overview |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $273 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 3,231 students)
Kentucky vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 233.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Calvin College than University of Kentucky ($38,370.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Calvin College ($18,693 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 31.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,150 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 87.4% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($26,448 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 59 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Kentucky vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Kentucky (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,449)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($235 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/