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Overview |
Calvin College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Michigan State | ||
| 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Michigan State?
- Calvin College is 152.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Michigan State than Calvin College ($41,778.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Calvin College ($22,803 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,990 vs. $11,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 204.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($26,448 vs. $8,684)
Calvin College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 43 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is the same as at Michigan State University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $47,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $965 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,449)
- Michigan State 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 Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/