Calvin University — Grand Rapids, MI

Communication and Media Studies

at Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MI

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $31,034/yr starting out — that's 3% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 97.1 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $22,992/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $100,440 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$54,222/yr

Starting Salary

$31,034

Finish Rate

74.1%

$54,222/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $22,992/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $31,230/yr)

4 Years Total

$216,888

Typical Debt

$23,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,472

What You'd Really Pay

$100,440

That's about $264/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$310,340

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$100,440

Pays for Itself In

97.1 yrs

Salary Boost

+3%

Ahead After 10 Years

$209,900

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost22.7/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0.5/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate11.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.