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Overview |
Hope College | Umary | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1096/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Hope College | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Hope College | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Umary?
- Hope College is 103% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Hope College than University of Mary ($37,990.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Hope College ($18,369 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 44.8% lower than costs at Hope College ($8,220 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as University of Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 86.1% larger than aid received University of Mary ($24,880 vs. $13,371)
Hope College vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 139 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Hope College vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Umary? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Umary and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Mary (79% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $4,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/