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Overview |
Notre Dame | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,105 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,794 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,794 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,474 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,859 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,509 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 3,421 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $273 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | 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 Notre Dame is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (13,105 students vs. 3,231 students)
Notre Dame vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Calvin University?
- University of Notre Dame is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Notre Dame than Calvin University ($59,794.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Notre Dame ($25,775 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 49.9% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($11,150 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than University of Notre Dame (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 88.5% larger than aid received Calvin University ($49,859 vs. $26,448)
Notre Dame vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 253 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Calvin University (3.84)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Notre Dame vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Calvin University (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $42,800 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $47,000)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $4,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,449)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/