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Overview |
Hope College | Providence | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Hope College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hope College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Hope College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Providence?
- Providence College is 50% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Providence than Hope College ($56,980.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Providence ($25,800 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 39% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,900 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Hope College ($30,971 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
Hope College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Providence? 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 Providence and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Hope College (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $20,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,500)
- Providence College and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence 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 Providence 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/