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Overview |
Benedictine University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | 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
- Hope College is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Hope College?
- Hope College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Hope College than Benedictine University ($37,990.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Hope College ($25,658 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 15.9% lower than costs at Hope College ($10,266 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,880 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Benedictine University (79% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,500)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/