Calvin vs North Central
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MICatholic life on campusNorth Central CollegeNaperville, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Calvin has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 64% at North Central.
- For families earning up to $30,000, North Central has the lower price after aid: $12,507 a year, against $19,281 at Calvin.
- Calvin admits 71% of applicants, and North Central admits 77%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Naperville, IL
Setting
City
City
Students
3,364
2,856
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%
77%
Average SAT
1233
1213
ACT middle 50%
24–30
24–29
Graduation rate
74%
64%
First-year retention
87%
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,992
$21,044
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,281
$12,507
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,330
$13,486
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,447
$16,362
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,128
$20,590
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,713
$26,961
Median debt
$23,250
$24,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,375
$60,123
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.