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Overview |
Georgetown College | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Calvin College?
- Georgetown College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Georgetown College than Calvin College ($40,610.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Calvin College ($15,152 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 0.5% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($11,150 vs. $11,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 52.4% larger than aid received Calvin College ($40,308 vs. $26,448)
Georgetown College vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 157 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Georgetown College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,300)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/