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Hope College Wheaton College GVSU Cedarville University Michigan State Taylor University Michigan OU DePauw Loyola Butler WMU| Calvin College | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $261 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,047 students)
Calvin College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Calvin College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Calvin College than Concordia University Seward ($38,370.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Calvin College ($23,067 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 10.9% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,050 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($26,448 vs. $26,141)
Calvin College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 126 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Concordia University Seward (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,449)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($261 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward 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/