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Hope College Pratt Institute NYU Wheaton College Fordham GVSU Cedarville University Michigan State Syracuse Hunter Hofstra Taylor University| Calvin College | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $246 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or The New School?
- The New School is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at The New School than Calvin College ($52,926.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than The New School ($25,775 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 141.3% lower than costs at The New School ($11,150 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than The New School (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 23% larger than aid received The New School ($26,448 vs. $21,504)
Calvin College vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than The New School (57.2%)
Calvin College vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or The New School? 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 The New School and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than The New School (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $5,700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $47,000)
- The New School students graduate with a $2,577 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($23,872 vs. $26,449)
- The New School graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($246 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/