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Overview |
Emerson | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 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 | Feb 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $273 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,231 students)
Emerson vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Calvin College?
- Emerson College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Emerson than Calvin College ($52,288.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Emerson ($25,775 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 75.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($11,150 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($26,448 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 9 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Calvin College (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,000)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,449)
- Emerson graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/