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Is Calvin a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$144,651 Avg Total Cost

Calvin University Value Report

What is a Calvin degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Calvin with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Expensive Price

Calvin University is ranked #1,732 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Calvin University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1732 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  22.71 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $144,651 For That Piece of Paper

The average Calvin student's degree will cost an estimated $144,651. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $34,523 and a typical 4.19 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$34,523
Average Years to Graduate4.19
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$144,651

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Calvin net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Calvin cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$139,816 In-State With Aid
$220,419 Avg Cost No Aid
4.19 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Calvin.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$220,419#0F
All Students$144,651#1,732D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$139,816#1,811F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$220,419#F
All Students$144,651#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$139,816#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Michigan.

About 100% of Calvin students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Calvin financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Calvin cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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