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Overview |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $273 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 3,231 students)
Louisville vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 211.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Calvin College than University of Louisville ($38,370.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Calvin College ($19,327 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 4.5% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,668 vs. $11,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 116.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($26,448 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 43 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Louisville vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of Louisville (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,793 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,449)
- Louisville graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($203 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/