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Overview |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 299 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvary.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,060 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,060 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,124 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,897 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,478 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 57 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 36 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 88.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1170 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,946 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 299 students)
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or USD?
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary is 42.3% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($11,060.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at USD than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($11,283.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than USD ($14,897 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 34.3% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($6,124 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than University of South Dakota (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 15.2% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($6,308 vs. $5,478)
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 39 points higher than at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or USD? 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 USD and Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $12,100 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $4,054 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,946 vs. $25,000)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/