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Overview |
Calvin College | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $227 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Franciscan?
- Calvin College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Calvin College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($38,370.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Calvin College ($25,310 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 18.7% lower than costs at Calvin College ($9,390 vs. $11,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($26,448 vs. $16,779)
Calvin College vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 37 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Franciscan (3.78)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Calvin College vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,449)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($227 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan 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/