Calvin vs Cedarville
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MICatholic life on campusCedarville UniversityCedarville, OHCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Calvin: $58,375, against $55,443 at Cedarville.
- Median debt is lower at Cedarville: $20,937, against $23,250 at Calvin.
- Calvin admits 71% of applicants, and Cedarville admits 65%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Cedarville, OH
Setting
City
Rural
Students
3,364
5,374
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
71%
65%
Average SAT
1233
1241
ACT middle 50%
24–30
22–29
Graduation rate
74%
73%
First-year retention
87%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,992
$24,468
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,281
$18,987
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,330
$17,762
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,447
$19,743
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,128
$23,426
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,713
$28,127
Median debt
$23,250
$20,937
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,375
$55,443
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.