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Overview |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Purdue?
- Calvin College is 294.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Calvin College than Purdue University Main Campus ($38,370.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Calvin College ($12,576 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 11.2% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,030 vs. $11,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 195.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($26,448 vs. $8,950)
Calvin College vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 29 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Calvin College vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $14,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $47,000)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,449)
- Purdue graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/