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Hope College Iowa ISU Wheaton College GVSU Cedarville University Michigan State Taylor University Michigan UNOMAHA DePauw Loyola| University of Northern Iowa | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $273 |
Diversity |
UNI | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNI | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,231 students)
UNI vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 373.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at Calvin College than University of Northern Iowa ($38,370.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Calvin College ($15,782 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 19.3% lower than costs at Calvin College ($9,343 vs. $11,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 312.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,448 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 152 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
UNI vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,000)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,449)
- UNI graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($213 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/