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Overview |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1090/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Hope College?
- Hope College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Hope College than Asbury University ($37,990.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Hope College ($21,506 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 37.8% lower than costs at Hope College ($8,636 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 0% larger than aid received Hope College ($24,888 vs. $24,880)
Asbury University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 104 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Asbury University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/