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Overview |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,231 students)
Clark University vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Calvin College?
- Clark University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Clark University than Calvin College ($52,000.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Clark University ($25,775 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 0.1% lower than costs at Clark University ($11,150 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Calvin College ($29,716 vs. $26,448)
Clark University vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Calvin College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/