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Overview |
Valpo | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Calvin University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Calvin University?
- Valparaiso University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Valpo than Calvin University ($43,400.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Calvin University ($22,755 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 18.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,150 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Calvin University ($34,706 vs. $26,448)
Valpo vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 43 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Valpo vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/