Calvin vs Newman
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
A-Compass Score: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MICompass Score: Excellent · Top 18%B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Newman UniversityWichita, KSCompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Calvin has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 53% at Newman.
- Newman has the lower average price after aid: $19,971 a year, against $22,992 at Calvin.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Calvin: $58,375, against $55,041 at Newman.
Scores
Compass Score
A-Compass Score: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 18%
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
A-Academic Excellence: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 16%
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 41%
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Wichita, KS
Setting
City
City
Students
3,364
2,787
Sports
NCAA Division III · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
NCAA Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Admission
Admission rate
71%
74%
Average SAT
1233
Not reported
ACT middle 50%
24–30
Not reported
Outcomes
Graduation rate
74%
53%
First-year retention
87%
69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,375
$55,041
Median debt
$23,250
$20,801
Cost
Average price after aid
$22,992
$19,971
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$19,281
$18,060
$30,001–$48,000
$18,330
$16,366
$48,001–$75,000
$19,447
$21,234
$75,001–$110,000
$21,128
$17,142
Over $110,000
$26,713
$21,774
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Computer science $95,410
- Engineering (general) $82,326
- Accounting $75,085
- Nursing $74,810
- Business administration $73,155
- Nursing $77,122
- Biology $63,923
- Teacher education $45,869
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.