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Overview |
Valpo | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Calvin College?
- Valparaiso University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Valpo than Calvin College ($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 College ($22,755 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College 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 College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Calvin College ($34,706 vs. $26,448)
Valpo vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 43 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College 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 College (74.2%)
Valpo vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College 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/