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Overview |
Calvin College | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Calvin College | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Calvin College | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Beloit 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 Beloit College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 964 students)
Calvin College vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Beloit College than Calvin College ($55,810.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Calvin College ($20,192 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 7.9% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,330 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 76.7% larger than aid received Calvin College ($46,725 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Calvin College vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Beloit 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 Beloit College and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Beloit College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,900)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College 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/