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Overview |
DePaul | Hope College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,251 students)
DePaul vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Hope College?
- DePaul University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at DePaul than Hope College ($42,189.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than DePaul ($25,800 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 35% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,900 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Hope College ($26,004 vs. $24,880)
DePaul vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than DePaul University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,500)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/