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Overview |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Gannon University?
- Hope College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Hope College than Gannon University ($37,990.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Hope College ($22,200 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 29.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,900 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Hope College ($26,172 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 170 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Hope College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Gannon University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,500)
- Gannon University and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon University 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 Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/