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Owosso, MI · Grand Rapids, MI
| Baker College | Calvin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,157/yr | $22,992/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,976/yr | $19,281/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,362/yr | $18,330/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,546/yr | $19,447/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,754/yr | $21,128/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,964/yr | $26,713/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,600/yr | $12,120/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,800/yr | $10,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,300/yr | $2,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,526/yr | $54,222/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,000/yr | $39,350/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $13,000/yr | $39,350/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 38% | 17% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 960–1160 | 1083–1330 |
| SAT average | 1080 | 1233 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 24–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 23–33 · Math 23–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 864 | 4,719 |
| Students accepted | 756 | 3,365 |
| Students who enrolled | 356 | 725 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 47% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 45% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 14% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 36% | 74% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $35,833/yr | $58,375/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $17,637–$54,694 | $38,181–$82,853 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 29% | 78% |
| White students graduating | 39% | 77% |
| Black students graduating | 18% | 52% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 19% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,619/yr | $48,039/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 49% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 24% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 31% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 20% | 65% |
| Low-income students who finish | 16% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | 16% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $34,389/yr | $53,142/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 37% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 13% · Education 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 37% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 8% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Management Information Systems and Services — $91,337/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,682/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.4% | 23% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,026 | 3,193 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 360 | 325 |
| Average professor pay | $6,382/mo | $9,559/mo |
| Full-time professors | 18% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $23,085 | $82,351 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Owosso, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1888 | 1876 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 15% |
| Men | 21% | 50% |
| Women | 79% | 50% |
| White students | 73% | 68% |
| Black students | 11% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 4.4% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 47% | 13% |
| Part-time students | 53% | 6% |
| Students age 25+ | 47% | 6.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,207/yr | $13,491/yr |
| Endowment | $348.0M | $286.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 558 | 2,445 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,600/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Christian Reformed Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 24 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 709 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $7.0M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $7.0M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $63,747 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.