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Hope College Wheaton College Pacific Linfield SPU GVSU Cedarville University Michigan State OSU Whitworth University Taylor University Corban University| Calvin University | George Fox University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin University | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 4,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $40,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $40,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $30,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $24,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Calvin University | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 3,737 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 3,603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 University | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $231 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Calvin University | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | George Fox University | ||
| 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
- George Fox University is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (4,531 students vs. 3,364 students)
Calvin University vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($40,220.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at George Fox University than Calvin University ($40,220.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than George Fox University ($26,374 vs. $30,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 13.8% lower than costs at George Fox University ($11,950 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 9.3% larger than aid received George Fox University ($27,189 vs. $24,881)
Calvin University vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or George Fox University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Fox University or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 113 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
Calvin University vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or George Fox 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 George Fox University and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than George Fox University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,449)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($231 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/