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Overview |
Hope College | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hope College | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1120/1380 | ||
| 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 | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Hope College | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Hope College | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | LeTourneau 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
- LeTourneau University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or LeTourneau University?
- Hope College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Hope College than LeTourneau University ($37,990.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than LeTourneau University ($25,800 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 14.8% lower than costs at Hope College ($10,370 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 21.9% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($24,880 vs. $20,412)
Hope College vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 47 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Hope College vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or LeTourneau 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 LeTourneau University and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than LeTourneau University (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- Hope College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/