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Overview |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 3,251 students)
UChicago vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Hope College?
- University of Chicago is 61% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at UChicago than Hope College ($61,179.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than UChicago ($25,800 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 54.6% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($11,900 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 94.6% larger than aid received Hope College ($48,422 vs. $24,880)
UChicago vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 301 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Hope College (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $51,000 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/