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Overview |
Calvin College | Touro College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 11,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $7,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $23,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 1,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1220/1428 | ||
| 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 | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $129 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Calvin College | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Touro College?
- Calvin College is 88.6% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Calvin College than Touro College ($38,370.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Calvin College ($23,960 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 59.1% lower than costs at Calvin College ($7,010 vs. $11,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Touro College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 166% larger than aid received Touro College ($26,448 vs. $9,941)
Calvin College vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Touro College (71.3%)
Calvin College vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Touro College? 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 Touro College and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Touro College (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $13,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,449)
- Touro College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($129 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/