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Overview |
Calvin College | UB | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Calvin College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $201 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Calvin College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 3,231 students)
Calvin College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or UB?
- Calvin College is 442.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Calvin College than University at Buffalo ($38,370.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Calvin College ($18,524 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 45.4% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($11,150 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 210.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($26,448 vs. $8,521)
Calvin College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 29 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Calvin College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UB (3.75)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than UB (67.7%)
Calvin College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or UB? 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 UB and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University at Buffalo (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $11,400 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $47,000)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,449)
- UB graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/