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Overview |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 15% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Creighton University than Hope College ($43,684.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Creighton University ($25,800 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 0.6% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,830 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Hope College ($26,918 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 9 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Hope College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Hope College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Creighton University? 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 Creighton University and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Creighton University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $47,500)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/