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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,251 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Hope College?
- Hope College is 162% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at Hope College than Eastern Michigan University ($37,990.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Hope College ($15,826 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 4.4% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,396 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 150.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($24,880 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 176 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (79% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/