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San Francisco State Hope College USD SCU UCSC Seattle U Wheaton College Chapman UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside| University of San Francisco | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Calvin College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
USF | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USF | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
USF | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,231 students)
USF vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Calvin College?
- University of San Francisco is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at USF than Calvin College ($54,980.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than USF ($25,775 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 48.4% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($11,150 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 16.9% larger than aid received Calvin College ($30,916 vs. $26,448)
USF vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or USF .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 30 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USF (3.57)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of San Francisco (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $23,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- USF graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/