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Overview |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 3,251 students)
Northwestern vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Hope College?
- Northwestern University is 64.2% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Northwestern than Hope College ($62,391.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Hope College ($22,095 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 63.4% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,900 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 148.1% larger than aid received Hope College ($61,716 vs. $24,880)
Northwestern vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 255 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Hope College (94% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $42,300 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $47,500)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/