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Overview |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Hope College?
- DePauw University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at DePauw than Hope College ($54,400.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than DePauw ($25,800 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 21% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,900 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Hope College ($41,067 vs. $24,880)
DePauw vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 3 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming DePauw students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Hope College (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $47,500)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/