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Overview |
DU | Hope College | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DU | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
DU | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
DU | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 32% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 3,251 students)
DU vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Hope College?
- University of Denver is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at DU than Hope College ($55,260.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than DU ($25,800 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 30% lower than costs at University of Denver ($11,900 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 24.4% larger than aid received Hope College ($30,954 vs. $24,880)
DU vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 44 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at DU (3.72)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than DU (77.7%)
DU vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Denver (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $15,900 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $47,500)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- DU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/