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Overview |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Hope College?
- Grinnell College is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Grinnell than Hope College ($60,988.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Grinnell ($25,800 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 26.5% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,900 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 69.7% larger than aid received Hope College ($42,231 vs. $24,880)
Grinnell vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 197 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Hope College (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/