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Overview |
Hope College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hope College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hope College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hope College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at University of St Thomas than Hope College ($48,930.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than University of St Thomas ($25,800 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 5.8% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($11,900 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 29.8% larger than aid received Hope College ($32,284 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 3 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Hope College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
Hope College vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of St Thomas (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $14,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas 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/