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Overview |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1170/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $248 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,328 students)
Calvin College vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at University of Dallas than Calvin College ($44,630.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than University of Dallas ($25,775 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($11,150 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 37% larger than aid received Calvin College ($36,231 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 15 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Calvin College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
Calvin College vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Dallas (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $1,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $2,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,449)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/