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Overview |
Calvin College | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Calvin College | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Eastern Michigan University?
- Calvin College is 164.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.6% higher at Calvin College than Eastern Michigan University ($38,370.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Calvin College ($15,826 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 2.2% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,150 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 165.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($26,448 vs. $9,945)
Calvin College vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 173 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Eastern Michigan University and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,449)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/