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Overview |
Hope College | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,368 | 4,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #271 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,990 | $40,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,990 | $40,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,180 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,643 | $30,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,633 | $24,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Hope College | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,206 | 3,737 | ||
| Admitted | 3,949 | 3,603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Hope College | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Hope College | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hope College | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | George Fox 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
- George Fox University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (4,531 students vs. 3,368 students)
Hope College vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($40,220.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at George Fox University than Hope College ($40,220.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than George Fox University ($28,643 vs. $30,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 11.7% lower than costs at George Fox University ($12,180 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as George Fox University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Hope College ($24,881 vs. $23,633)
Hope College vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or George Fox University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Fox University or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 116 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Hope College (75.9%)
Hope College vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or George Fox 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 George Fox University and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than George Fox University (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/