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Overview |
Calvin College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Calvin College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,456 students)
Calvin College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Viterbo?
- Calvin College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Calvin College than Viterbo University ($38,370.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Calvin College ($23,257 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 8.7% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,260 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($26,448 vs. $20,567)
Calvin College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 112 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Calvin College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Viterbo University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,300)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo 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/