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Overview |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Hope College?
- Hope College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Hope College than Andrews University ($37,990.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Hope College ($24,194 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 25.6% lower than costs at Hope College ($9,474 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 34.1% larger than aid received Andrews University ($24,880 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 114 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Andrews University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Andrews University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,700)
- Hope College and Andrews University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and Andrews University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/