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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Hope College Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Calvin College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $273 |
Diversity |
USD | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
USD | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,231 students)
USD vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Calvin College?
- University of San Diego is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at USD than Calvin College ($53,810.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than USD ($25,775 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 52.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,150 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 37.7% larger than aid received Calvin College ($36,408 vs. $26,448)
USD vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 34 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than University of San Diego (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $23,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $47,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,449)
- USD graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($236 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/