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Grand Rapids, MI · Holland, MI
| Calvin University | Hope College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,992/yr | $27,182/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,281/yr | $17,606/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $26,800 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,330/yr | $16,590/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,447/yr | $18,206/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,128/yr | $25,017/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,713/yr | $32,754/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $284/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,120/yr | $12,950/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,500/yr | $3,560/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,190/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,600/yr | $2,100/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $54,222/yr | $55,646/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,350/yr | $41,970/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,350/yr | $41,970/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 79% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1083–1330 | 1100–1340 |
| SAT average | 1233 | 1249 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–30 | 25–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–33 · Math 23–28 | English 24–31 · Math 24–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,719 | 5,206 |
| Students accepted | 3,365 | 3,949 |
| Students who enrolled | 725 | 834 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 45% | 43% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 14% | 14% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | 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 | 74% | 80% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,375/yr | $58,427/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,181–$82,853 | $41,745–$82,041 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 78% | 79% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 82% |
| Black students graduating | 52% | 88% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 67% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,039/yr | $49,727/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 77% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 74% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 72% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 65% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,142/yr | $55,768/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 13% · Education 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Education 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 13% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Engineering — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,682/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,146/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,193 | 3,288 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 325 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $9,559/mo | $8,709/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 69% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $82,351 | $92,618 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Holland, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1876 | 1862 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 15% | 2.7% |
| Men | 50% | 40% |
| Women | 50% | 60% |
| White students | 68% | 77% |
| Black students | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Asian students | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 13% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 6% | 1.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.7% | 2.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,491/yr | $13,039/yr |
| Endowment | $286.1M | $309.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,445 | 2,472 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,920/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Reformed Church in America |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | 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 | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 24 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 709 | 629 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $7.0M | $5.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.0M | $5.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $63,747 | $107,924 |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.