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Overview |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 2,175 students)
Hope College vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at St Lawrence University than Hope College ($61,600.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than St Lawrence University ($25,800 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 34.4% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($11,900 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Hope College ($44,093 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Hope College vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Hope College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $47,500)
- St Lawrence University and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence University and Hope College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/