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Overview |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1090/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,251 students)
Biola University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Hope College?
- Biola University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Biola University than Hope College ($44,382.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Biola University ($25,800 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 13.1% lower than costs at Hope College ($10,522 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Hope College ($26,521 vs. $24,880)
Biola University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 90 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Biola University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,500)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/