Calumet College of Saint Joseph (CCSJ) vs Spring Arber Unviversity

Calumet College of Saint Joseph and Spring Arbor University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Calumet, a private Catholic college, boasts a smaller student body and a higher acceptance rate compared to Spring Arbor, a private Christian university. While Calumet excels in nursing and business programs, Spring Arbor shines in education and psychology. Calumet's student body is predominantly female, while Spring Arbor's is more evenly balanced. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, preparing students for successful careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Spring Arbor University
Overview
Location	Whiting, Indiana	Spring Arbor, Michigan
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	46.0%	80.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	59.9%
Application fees	$25	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,760
Total number of admissions given out		1,055
Admitted students who chose to enroll		231
Yield rate		21.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,920	$44,116
Average net price	$13,353	$21,441
Tuition	$19,900	$30,440
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,840 Meal plan: $5,616
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $13,925	100.0% Average amount $20,810
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $4,682	54.0% Average amount $5,348
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $10,000	9.0% Average amount $10,753

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	523 Men 54.9% Women 45.1%	1,215 Men 33.2% Women 66.8%
Graduate students	115 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%	1,470 Men 11.8% Women 88.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	19.5%
International students	0.2%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	46	1,097
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Law Enforcement and Firefighting Public Administration and Social Service Business Psychology Multidisciplinary Studies	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Business Education Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.4%	64.5%
Dropout rate	64.7%	35.5%
Transferred out	10.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $102,040 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,531 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $45,454 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,917 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,051 Year 2: $72,790 Year 3: $71,075 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,377 Year 2: $44,092 Year 3: $51,626 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,252 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $51,073 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,418 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $39,628 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,261 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $36,600 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,424 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $35,925 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,102 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $30,852 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,513 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: N/A Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,722 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,363 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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