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Overview |
USF | Hope College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
USF | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
USF | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 32% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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 San Francisco is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,251 students)
USF vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Hope College?
- University of San Francisco is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at USF than Hope College ($54,980.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than USF ($25,800 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 39.1% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($11,900 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 24.3% larger than aid received Hope College ($30,916 vs. $24,880)
USF vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or USF .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 33 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at USF (3.57)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of San Francisco (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $22,900 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $47,500)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USF graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/