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Overview |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 3,088 students)
Hope College vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Augsburg College than Hope College ($41,284.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Hope College ($25,409 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 3% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,559 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Hope College ($32,266 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 173 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Hope College vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Augsburg College (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,500)
- Augsburg College and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg College and Hope College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/