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Overview |
UOP | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $273 |
Diversity |
UOP | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UOP | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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 the Pacific is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 3,231 students)
UOP vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Calvin College?
- University of the Pacific is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at UOP than Calvin College ($52,918.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than UOP ($25,775 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 29.3% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($11,150 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 44.9% larger than aid received Calvin College ($38,322 vs. $26,448)
UOP vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 50 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
UOP vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of the Pacific (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $34,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $1,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,449)
- UOP graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($254 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/