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Overview |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | University of Portland | ||
| 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
- University of Portland is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at University of Portland than Hope College ($51,352.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than University of Portland ($25,800 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 44.3% lower than costs at University of Portland ($11,900 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Portland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 35.3% larger than aid received Hope College ($33,657 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 10 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Hope College vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Portland (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $11,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More University of Portland 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/