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Overview |
Kentucky | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 3,231 students)
Kentucky vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Calvin University?
- Calvin University 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 University 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 University ($18,693 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 31.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,150 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 87.4% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($26,448 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 59 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University 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 University (74.2%)
Kentucky vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than University of Kentucky (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,000 more per year than Calvin University 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 University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,449)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($235 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University 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/